Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

COMMERCIAL STREET, CF61 1RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMMERCIAL STREET, CF61 1RB.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

46

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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: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 67% owner-occupation and average age 46, CF61 1RB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £147k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF61 1RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Commercial Street, 0.0km 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 1RB represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1RB are sourced from Output Area W00005871 (shared with 20 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 1RB. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian2.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 95,000

3 sales · Mean £ 109,000

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

CF61 1RB has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences34
Shoplifting33
Public order14
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.7 km
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.7 km
  • Greggs PLC0.2 km
  • Health Conscious0.2 km
  • Boverton Stores0.8 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • West House Hotel0.3 km
  • Great House Guest House0.4 km
  • West House Hotel0.3 km
  • Great House Guest House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.0 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.0 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.2 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.1 km
  • The Cwtch0.0 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • White Lion0.1 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.1 km
  • The Old White Hart0.1 km
  • Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.2 km
  • The Old Swan Inn0.1 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Rogers Takeaway0.2 km
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Big Sams Fish and Chips0.2 km
  • Church Street Bakery0.1 km
  • The Little Doughnut Co0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major0.8 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.9 km
  • Cardiff International Airport10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Swan Inn0.1 km
  • St Illtyd`s Primary School0.2 km
  • Baron`s Close0.3 km
  • Baron`s Close0.3 km
  • Llantwit Major Rail Station0.3 km