CF61 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ham Mews, 1.0km from Llantwit Major in Llantwit Major. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For serious buyers, CF61 1BE is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, down 70.1% 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area W00005857 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAM MEWS, CF61 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAM MEWS, CF61 1BE.
169
69
£ 42,000 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF61 1BE 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 1BE is a settled retirement community — average age 69, 90% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £412k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending down 70.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF61 1BE. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 412,500
2 sales · Mean £ 412,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF61 1BE has low crime rates — 9 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
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Greggs PLC1.0 km
- Health Conscious0.9 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Greggs PLC1.0 km
- Spar0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- White Lion1.0 km
- Kings Head Hotel1.0 km
- Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.9 km
- The Old Swan Inn1.0 km
- The Old Swan Inn1.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Jaipur Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- The Cwtch1.0 km
- The Cwtch1.0 km
- Cafe Velo1.0 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rogers Takeaway1.0 km
- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Big Sams Fish and Chips0.9 km
- Church Street Bakery1.0 km
- The Little Doughnut Co1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Filco Foods0.9 km
- Filco Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major0.7 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.2 km
- Cardiff International Airport9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cambrian Avenue0.2 km
- St David's Avenue0.2 km
- Llantwit Major Infants` School0.3 km
- Llantwit Major Infants` School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF611BE · Data under Open Government Licence