Area Overview for CF1 6NG

Living in CF1 6NG places you within Butetown, a historic dockland area and former civil parish in Cardiff, Wales. This specific postcode covers a small residential cluster that has transformed from barren moorland into a key port suburb in the late 1800s by the 2nd Marquis of Bute. The area originally hosted docks, shipping offices, and a multi-ethnic community of sailors and merchants before regeneration created a modern waterfront district. Today, the neighbourhood stands near coordinates 51.472729, -3.158973 and forms part of the wider CF10 postcode area. You will experience daily life in a zone defined by significant historical landmarks, including the Coal Exchange opened in 1886 and the Grade II-listed Mount Stuart Hotel, which was demolished in 1993 for the Butetown Link Road. The location offers immediate access to major institutions like the Pierhead Building, now the Welsh Assembly, and the Millennium Centre opened in 2004. With a population of 1197 people and a density of 925 people per square kilometre, CF1 6NG provides a compact living environment. Residents enjoy proximity to the Cardiff Bay Barrage and the regenerated areas around County Hall established in the 1980s, blending centuries of maritime history with contemporary urbandevelopment.

The community in CF1 6NG is characterised by an older demographic profile with a median age of 47 years. Most residents fall into the adult age range between 30 and 64 years. Home ownership stands at 34%, indicating that the majority of households within this postcode are renters or landlords. The prevailing accommodation type consists of flats, reflecting the density of the urban environment and the post-dock regeneration design. This housing stock supports a predominantly White ethnic population, consistent with broader Cardiff trends. The area contains 1197 residents living in close proximity, creating a sense of community within a small residential cluster. The high population density of 925 people per square kilometre suggests a vibrant, walkable neighbourhood where residents interact frequently. The presence of 34% owner-occupied homes indicates a mix of investment properties and long-term residents, while the prevalence of flats appeals to those seeking lower-maintenance living in the heart of Cardiff Bay.