CF61 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Llantwit Major in Llantwit Major. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 69 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area W00005857 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF61 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF61 1BD.
169
69
£ 42,000 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF61 1BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF61 1BD is a settled retirement community — average age 69, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF61 1BD. The average age is 69.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 1BD has low crime rates — 18 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Corner by SITI0.9 km
- The Corner by SITI0.9 km
- Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- The Cwtch0.9 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Health Conscious0.8 km
- Boverton Stores1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- White Lion0.8 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
- The Old White Hart1.0 km
- Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.8 km
- The Old Swan Inn0.9 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Rogers Takeaway0.8 km
- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Big Sams Fish and Chips0.8 km
- Church Street Bakery0.9 km
- The Little Doughnut Co0.8 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Filco Foods0.8 km
- Filco Foods0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major0.5 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.2 km
- Cardiff International Airport9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Llantwit Major Infants` School0.1 km
- St David's Avenue0.1 km
- Cambrian Avenue0.1 km
- Llantwit Major Infants` School0.2 km
- Fitzhamon Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF611BD · Data under Open Government Licence