Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CASTLE STREET, CF61 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE STREET, CF61 1AP.

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Population

511

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF61 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF61 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF61 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Street, 0.4km from Llantwit Major in Llantwit Major. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For families considering a move, CF61 1AP represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 44 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 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 1AP are sourced from Output Area W00010577 (shared with 23 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 1AP. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.4%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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

CF61 1AP has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences25
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.4 km
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.4 km
  • Bombers Bistro0.8 km
  • Greggs PLC0.5 km
  • Health Conscious0.5 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • West House Hotel0.2 km
  • Great House Guest House0.1 km
  • West House Hotel0.2 km
  • Great House Guest House0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.3 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.3 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.4 km
  • The Cwtch0.4 km
  • + 17 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Rogers Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Big Sams Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Church Street Bakery0.4 km
  • The Little Doughnut Co0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.5 km
  • Filco Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major1.1 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport10.1 km
  • Cardiff International Airport10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • St Illtyd`s Primary School0.3 km
  • Goedre Coed0.4 km
  • Old Swan Inn0.4 km
  • Pentre Cwrt0.5 km
  • Llantwit Major Rail Station0.5 km