CF61 1RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Colhugh Street, 0.7km from Llantwit Major in Llantwit Major. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF61, CF61 1RF offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £460k. 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 1RF are sourced from Output Area W00005852 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COLHUGH STREET, CF61 1RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COLHUGH STREET, CF61 1RF.
251
51
£ 42,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF61 1RF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income 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.
Area Character
CF61 1RF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £460k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £460k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF61 1RF. The average age is 51.3. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
2 sales · Mean £ 380,000
Detached
£ 482,750
2 sales · Mean £ 482,750
Semi-Detached
£ 340,000
1 sales · Mean £ 340,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
CF61 1RF has low crime rates — 8 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- West House Hotel0.8 km
- West House Hotel0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- The Corner by SITI0.8 km
- The Corner by SITI0.8 km
- Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- The Cwtch0.7 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Health Conscious0.7 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Greggs PLC0.8 km
- Spar0.7 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- White Lion0.7 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.7 km
- The Old White Hart0.7 km
- Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.7 km
- The Old Swan Inn0.7 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rogers Takeaway0.8 km
- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Big Sams Fish and Chips0.7 km
- Church Street Bakery0.6 km
- The Little Doughnut Co0.7 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Filco Foods0.7 km
- Filco Foods0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major0.9 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.8 km
- Cardiff International Airport9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Fitzhamon Avenue0.3 km
- Fitzhamon Avenue0.4 km
- Cambrian Avenue0.4 km
- St David's Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF611RF · Data under Open Government Licence