Bute Street is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 5HQ is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bute Street, Cardiff, CF10 5HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 5LP, CF10 5JT, CF10 5HP, CF10 4DH, CF10 4DE, CF10 5JD, CF10 5JW, CF10 5HR, CF10 4DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF10 5HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 48.3% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.7% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF10 5HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.2% | 52.5% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 14.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.8% | 32.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -11.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7% | 4.2% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 52.3% | 1.0% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 26.9% | 29.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.9% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around CF10 5HQ this area, 33.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 33.6% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 15.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 9.7% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 10.4% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 7.7% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.4% | 14.7% | 9.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 20.1% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -13.7% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.9% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 2% | -4.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 15.2% | 45% | 29.8% | 2.5% | 42.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 15.8% | 2.6% | -13.2% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 4.9% | 2% | -2.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 17.2% | 16.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -65.1% |
| Arab | 22.6% | 13.5% | -9.1% | 0.6% | 12.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, just 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 48.4% | 47% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 23.2% | 28.4% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 25.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.4% | 14.3% | -12.1% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.1% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 47.6% | 46.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 31.1% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 21.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 6.3% | 1.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 17.8% | 6.9% | -10.9% | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 8.9% | -12.0% | 1.9% | 7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| North Africa | 2.9% | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.1% | 37.2% | -22.1% |
| Christian | 9.7% | 46.2% | -36.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 70.6% | 6.5% | 64.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bute Street was 91.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.4% lower than the Butetown average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bute Street has the 15th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Butetown and the 394th highest crime rate of 1,028 local areas in Cardiff .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 188 Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2019-11-19 | £5,914 |
| 158 Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2017-01-27 | £106,026 |
| 157 Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2007-06-29 | £112,289 |
| 157 Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £59,000 | 2003-10-17 | £106,007 |
| 160 Bute Street, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2003-05-30 | £19,149 |
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 5HQ area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School Letton Way , Cardiff Bay CF10 4AB | - not rated | 380 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School North Church Street , Butetown CF10 5HB | - not rated | 608 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Stuart Primary Adelaide Street , Butetown CF10 5BS | - not rated | 711 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 960 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdom of Sheba | Betting Office, 188 Bute Street, Butetown | 62 yd | |
| Raymonds Fish & Chips | Raymonds Fish & Chips, 209 Bute Street, Butetown | 95 yd | |
| Togayo Cafe | 201 Bute Street, Butetown | 158 yd | |
| Butetown Community Centre | Butetown Community Centre Loudoun Square, Butetown | 305 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl | Hollywood Bowl, Red Dragon Centre Hemingway Road, Butetown | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Jenkins | 7 - 8 Bute Crescent, Butetown | 629 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 676 yd | |
| Glee Club | The Glee Club, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 701 yd | |
| Jd Wetherspoons | The Mount Stuart Stuart Place, Butetown | 778 yd | |
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 826 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Pizza | 20 West Bute Street, Butetown | 480 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 17a, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 633 yd | |
| Boss & Brew Academy | The Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Butetown | 636 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | Unit 21, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 693 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Mermaid Quay Stuart Street, Butetown | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Shop, Embassy House, 96 Bute Street, Butetown | 580 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 17, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 635 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | Unit 2, Aquila House Pierhead Street, Butetown | 766 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 16.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.93 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.93 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.