About Butetown

Butetown is a district located in the city of Cardiff, within the county of Cardiff and the country of Wales. It lies just south of Cardiff's city centre, near the River Taff, and is part of the larger Grangetown area. The district has a rich industrial history, originally developed in the 19th century as a dockland community to support the coal trade. Today, Butetown is known for its diverse population and cultural mix, reflecting its historical ties to maritime and immigrant communities. The area has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, with new housing, community facilities, and improved transport links. It is served by the Cardiff Central railway station and the nearby Cardiff Bay, which offers walking paths and public spaces. The postcode area for Butetown is CF10, and it remains an important part of Cardiff’s urban landscape.

School Ratings in Butetown

Butetown is served by 149 schools.

House Prices in Butetown

Property prices average £433K across the area, and flats are the most common property type, typically selling for £169K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Butetown

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Butetown, with 212 incidents logged in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Butetown

Superfast broadband reaches parts of Butetown, though coverage is not uniform. 4G mobile signal is available in most areas, with 5G access more limited. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,850 sales

Average Price £433K
£5K — £54.6M
Detached £394K 17
Semi £326K 65
Terraced £265K 266
Flat £169K 3,171

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Hamadryad 0.1 miles Mount Stuart Primary 0.3 miles Grange Town Primary 0.4 miles St Paul's C.I.W. Primary School 0.5 miles St Cuthbert's R.C. Primary School 0.7 miles Ummul Mumineen Academy 0.7 miles St Mary The Virgin C.I.W. Primary School 0.7 miles St Patrick's R.C. Primary School 0.8 miles Ninian Park Primary School 1 miles ACT Schools 1.3 miles Llandough Primary 1.4 miles Ysgol Glan Morfa 1.4 miles

Crime in Butetown 1,514 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Butetown is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

448 Violence & Sexual Offences
212 Shoplifting
159 Public Order
150 Anti-Social Behaviour
116 Vehicle Crime
105 Criminal Damage & Arson
101 Other Theft
61 Burglary
47 Drugs
34 Other Crime
31 Bicycle Theft
23 Robbery
18 Weapons
9 Theft from Person
Local Policing
South Wales Butetown Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Cardiff Bay Train Station 0.4 miles
Grangetown (Cardiff) Train Station 0.7 miles
Cardiff Queen Street Train Station 0.8 miles
Ninian Park Train Station 1.4 miles
Cogan Train Station 1.4 miles
Dingle Road Train Station 1.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Grangetown 0.6 miles Penarth Moors 0.9 miles Atlantic Wharf 0.9 miles Cardiff/Caerdydd 1.2 miles Llandough/Llandochau 1.4 miles East Moors 1.4 miles Cogan 1.4 miles Splott 1.4 miles Riverside 1.4 miles Cathays Park 1.4 miles Canton 1.8 miles Leckwith 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Cardiff
Ward Cathays
Constituency Cardiff Central
Parish Castle

Streets in CF10 30 shown View all streets

Adam Street 1 Adamscroft Place 1 Adelaide Place 1 Adelaide Street 2 Adventurers Quay 4 Alice Street 1 Angelina Street 3 Atlantic Wharf 9 Bakers Row 2 Barry Lane 1 Belmont Walk 1 Blackweir Terrace 1 Bridge Street 7 Brigantine Place 4 Britannia Quay 2 Burt Place 2 Burt Street 4 Bute Crescent 2 Bute Esplanade 1 Bute Place 6 Bute Street 19 Bute Terrace 7 Butetown Link 2 Canal Parade 2 Canal Street 1 Capital Quarter 3 Cardiff Cycleway 1 3 Cardiff Cycleway 2 1 Cardiff Valley Line 1 Cargo Road 1

Postcodes in CF10 50 shown View all postcodes

CF10 1AA CF10 1AB CF10 1AD CF10 1AE CF10 1AF CF10 1AG CF10 1AH CF10 1AJ CF10 1AL CF10 1AP CF10 1AQ CF10 1AR CF10 1AS CF10 1AT CF10 1AU CF10 1AW CF10 1AX CF10 1AY CF10 1AZ CF10 1BA CF10 1BB CF10 1BD CF10 1BE CF10 1BF CF10 1BG CF10 1BH CF10 1BJ CF10 1BL CF10 1BN CF10 1BP CF10 1BQ CF10 1BR CF10 1BS CF10 1BT CF10 1BU CF10 1BW CF10 1BX CF10 1BY CF10 1BZ CF10 1DA CF10 1DB CF10 1DD CF10 1DE CF10 1DF CF10 1DG CF10 1DH CF10 1DJ CF10 1DL CF10 1DN CF10 1DW