Overstone Court is in Cardiff and in Cardiff district. CF10 5NU is located in the Butetown electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Cardiff South and Penarth. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Overstone Court, Cardiff, CF10 5NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF10 5NW, CF10 5NY, CF10 5NT, CF10 5NX, CF11 7BJ, CF10 5NZ, CF11 7AL, CF10 5DF, CF10 5NE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF10 5NU is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.6% | 46.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.4% | 53.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 5NU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 85.7% 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 | 76.1% | 85.7% | 9.6% | 37.9% | 47.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 17.8% | 9% | -8.8% | 44.2% | -35.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.8% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.2% | 67.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 19.2% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 27.3% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -7.7% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 5NU this area, 3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 74.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -15.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.3% | 2.3% | -2.0% | 9.6% | -7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.4% | 4.5% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -8.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 63.2% | 74.2% | 11.0% | 33.8% | 40.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 0% | -8.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 3.5% | -1.7% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 73.4% | 73% | -0.4% | 81.4% | -8.4% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 73.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 7.2% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.8% | 5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.5% | 10.8% | -3.7% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 72.9% | 1.8% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 7.9% | -4.2% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.6% | 8.6% | 4.0% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Germany | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 1.4% | 13.5% | -12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 65.7% | 37.2% | 28.5% |
| Christian | 13.6% | 46.2% | -32.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 15.7% | 6.5% | 9.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Overstone Court was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Butetown average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Overstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-11-25 | £137,169 |
| 130 Overstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2024-06-28 | £138,983 |
| 136 Overstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-08 | £120,487 |
| 100 Overstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2018-08-17 | £176,106 |
| 131 Overstone Court, Cardiff, Cardiff Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2018-08-17 | £178,486 |
CF10 5NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in CF10 5NU 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Part-Time Employee | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Town Primary Bromsgrove Street , Grangetown CF11 7XS | - not rated | 547 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 | 703 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad Hamadryad Road , CF10 5UY | - not rated | 778 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School Oakley Place , Grangetown CF11 7EU | - not rated | 793 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School Letton Way , Cardiff Bay CF10 4AB | - not rated | 842 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Bird | Unit B, Building 7 To 8 Curran Road, Butetown | 200 yd | |
| CF10 Retail - Dumballs Road Canteen | 2 Dumballs Road, Butetown | 260 yd | |
| Subway At Cardiff & Vale College | 2 Dumballs Road, Butetown | 260 yd | |
| The Salvation Army | 1 Avondale Road, Grangetown | 339 yd | |
| Butetown Community Centre | Butetown Community Centre Loudoun Square, Butetown | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Depot | The Depot Warehouse Williams Way, Butetown | 440 yd | |
| Docks Conservative Club | Docks Conservative Club Burt Street, Butetown | 602 yd | |
| The Grange | 134 Penarth Road, Grangetown | 865 yd | |
| Eli Jenkins | 7 - 8 Bute Crescent, Butetown | 946 yd | |
| Sai La Vie | 109 - 111 Clare Road, Grangetown | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Fish Bar | 105 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 439 yd | |
| Dunya | 55 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 583 yd | |
| Chicken Shack Cardiff | 38 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 654 yd | |
| Carlos Pizza | 20 West Bute Street, Butetown | 758 yd | |
| New World Chinese Takeaway | 136 Paget Street, Grangetown | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Corporation Road, Grangetown | 759 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Shop, Embassy House, 96 Bute Street, Butetown | 879 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 17, Mermaid Quay Bute Street, Butetown | 918 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | M&s Simply Food Central Square, Cathays | 1,036 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Ground Floor Commercial Unit 4, Bbc Building Central Square, Cathays | 1,079 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 900 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 112.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 900 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.