Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CF61 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF61 1AF.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: CF61 1AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF61 1AF — age 49, 79% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF61 1AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Llanilltud Fawr in Boverton. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area W00005848 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF61 1AF. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF61 1AF has low crime rates — 35 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Shoplifting33
Public order14
Criminal damage and arson10
Anti-social behaviour8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd1.0 km
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd1.0 km
  • Greggs PLC0.2 km
  • Health Conscious0.2 km
  • Boverton Stores0.4 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • West House Hotel0.6 km
  • Great House Guest House0.7 km
  • West House Hotel0.6 km
  • Great House Guest House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.4 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.4 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Cwtch0.4 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • White Lion0.3 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.3 km
  • The Old White Hart0.5 km
  • Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.1 km
  • The Old Swan Inn0.4 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Rogers Takeaway0.2 km
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
  • Big Sams Fish and Chips0.1 km
  • Church Street Bakery0.5 km
  • The Little Doughnut Co0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.1 km
  • Filco Foods0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major0.4 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.5 km
  • Cardiff International Airport9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Llantwit Major Interchange0.1 km
  • Baron`s Close0.1 km
  • Baron`s Close0.1 km
  • Llantwit Major Rail Station0.1 km
  • Llantwit Major Rail Station0.2 km