CF61 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km 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 1BH represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 69 — quiet, long-term residents, low 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 8 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area W00005857 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF61 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF61 1BH.
169
69
£ 42,000 /yr
17%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF61 1BH 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 1BH 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 1BH. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF61 1BH has low crime rates — 8 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
10 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Boots1.0 km
- Boots UK Ltd1.0 km
- Ysgol Y Ddraig Big Bocs Bwyd0.6 km
- Farmers Pantry Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Big Sams Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Big Sams Fish and Chips1.0 km
- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Llantwit Major Rugby Club1.0 km
- LLANTWIT MAJOR RFC0.9 km
- LLANTWIT MAJOR RFC0.9 km
- Llantwit Major Rugby Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Filco Foods1.0 km
- Filco Foods1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Beach Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Unwind (Llantwit Cafe Ltd)1.0 km
- Caffi Cwtch0.5 km
- Beach Cafe0.6 km
- Cafe Unwind (Llantwit Cafe Ltd)1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major0.7 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.1 km
- Cardiff International Airport9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cambrian Avenue0.3 km
- St David's Avenue0.3 km
- Llantwit Major Infants` School0.3 km
- Llantwit Major Infants` School0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF611BH · Data under Open Government Licence