CF61 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Cross Keys, 0.0km from Llanilltud Fawr in Llantwit Major. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £192k, up 57.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for CF61 1AB are sourced from Output Area W00005876 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE CROSS KEYS, CF61 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CROSS KEYS, CF61 1AB.
225
58
£ 42,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF61 1AB represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, CF61 1AB is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 57.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF61 1AB. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 182,000
7 sales · Mean £ 182,500
Semi-Detached
£ 144,000
3 sales · Mean £ 148,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF61 1AB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.8 km
- Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.2 km
- Health Conscious0.2 km
- Boverton Stores0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- West House Hotel0.3 km
- Great House Guest House0.5 km
- West House Hotel0.3 km
- Great House Guest House0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- The Corner by SITI0.1 km
- The Corner by SITI0.1 km
- Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.2 km
- Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.1 km
- The Cwtch0.0 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- White Lion0.1 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.1 km
- The Old White Hart0.1 km
- Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.2 km
- The Old Swan Inn0.1 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rogers Takeaway0.2 km
- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Big Sams Fish and Chips0.2 km
- Church Street Bakery0.1 km
- The Little Doughnut Co0.1 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Filco Foods0.2 km
- Filco Foods0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major0.7 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.9 km
- Cardiff International Airport10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Old Swan Inn0.1 km
- Baron`s Close0.2 km
- Baron`s Close0.2 km
- St Illtyd`s Primary School0.2 km
- Llantwit Major Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF611AB · Data under Open Government Licence