CF61 1RP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ham Lane South, 0.5km 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 1RP offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £434k, up 97.3% 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 1RP are sourced from Output Area W00005855 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAM LANE SOUTH, CF61 1RP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAM LANE SOUTH, CF61 1RP.
298
52
£ 42,000 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
CF61 1RP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 90% 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 97.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF61 1RP. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,000
2 sales · Mean £ 327,000
Terraced
£ 183,000
2 sales · Mean £ 183,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF61 1RP has low crime rates — 29 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 SITI0.6 km
- The Corner by SITI0.6 km
- Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.5 km
- Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.5 km
- The Cwtch0.5 km
- + 17 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- Health Conscious0.5 km
- Boverton Stores0.9 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Greggs PLC0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- White Lion0.5 km
- Kings Head Hotel0.5 km
- The Old White Hart0.6 km
- Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.5 km
- The Old Swan Inn0.5 km
- + 9 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Rogers Takeaway0.5 km
- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Big Sams Fish and Chips0.5 km
- Church Street Bakery0.6 km
- The Little Doughnut Co0.5 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Filco Foods0.5 km
- Filco Foods0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major0.5 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.5 km
- Cardiff International Airport9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Fitzhamon Avenue0.1 km
- Fitzhamon Avenue0.1 km
- St David's Avenue0.2 km
- Cambrian Avenue0.2 km
- Llantwit Major Infants` School0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF611RP · Data under Open Government Licence