Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

WIMBOURNE CLOSE, CF61 1QW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WIMBOURNE CLOSE, CF61 1QW.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

CF61 1QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 5.2% year-on-year.

home £285,000 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF61 1QW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wimbourne Close, 0.5km 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 1QW represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 95% 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. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, up 5.2% 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 1QW are sourced from Output Area W00005856 (shared with 10 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 1QW. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 241,500

12 sales · Mean £ 247,620

Detached

£ 227,500

2 sales · Mean £ 227,500

Terraced

£ 262,500

1 sales · Mean £ 262,500

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

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

Violence and sexual offences26
Public order11
Shoplifting8
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • West House Hotel0.8 km
  • West House Hotel0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.6 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.6 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.6 km
  • The Cwtch0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • Health Conscious0.6 km
  • Boverton Stores1.0 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • White Lion0.6 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.6 km
  • The Old White Hart0.6 km
  • Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Old Swan Inn0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Rogers Takeaway0.6 km
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Big Sams Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Church Street Bakery0.5 km
  • The Little Doughnut Co0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.6 km
  • Filco Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major0.7 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.7 km
  • Cardiff International Airport9.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Fitzhamon Avenue0.1 km
  • Fitzhamon Avenue0.2 km
  • Cambrian Avenue0.3 km
  • St David's Avenue0.3 km
  • Llantwit Major Infants` School0.4 km