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Sub-area · Butetown · Cardiff · Wales

Living in Cardiff 049A

Part of Butetown · 2,770 residents

Cardiff 049A is a sub-area in Butetown, Cardiff that skews 18–34 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,157 a month, up 4.8% on the year. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (28th percentile nationally).

Median rent
£1,157+4.8%
vs last year
Liveability
91/100
Composite score
Safety
39/100
Higher is safer
Transport
92/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
88%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1827%
18–3434%
35–4918%
50–6412%
65+10%
Population2,770
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person41%Couple with children14%Lone parent14%Other10%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 75.60
White30%Asian13%Black30%Mixed7%Other21%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian15%Muslim57%No religion21%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK54%
Born outside UK46%
General health (self-reported)
Good83%Fair11%Bad7%
Disability prevalence15%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above35%
Apprenticeship5%
No qualifications27%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Cardiff 049A?

Cardiff 049A sits inside Butetown, part of the wider Cardiff council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Cardiff 049A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Cardiff 049A?
The median monthly rent across Cardiff 049A is £1,157.
How safe is Cardiff 049A?
Cardiff 049A has a safety score of 39/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Cardiff 049A?
Transport score: 92/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Cardiff 049A part of?
Cardiff 049A sits inside the Butetown neighbourhood, in Cardiff, Wales.