Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CF61 1HJ House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

423

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

26%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF61 1HJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF61 1HJ spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1HJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Sain Dunwyd in St Donat's. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 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 1HJ are sourced from Output Area W00009826 (shared with 19 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 1HJ. The average age is 26.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.2%
Asian / British Asian11.3%
Black / African / Caribbean3.5%
Other / Mixed13.9%

Economic Activity

26%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

CF61 1HJ has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order8
Other theft3
Other crime2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major3.8 km
  • Bridgend11.9 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport12.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Atlantic College0.1 km
  • Atlantic College0.2 km