Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

WEST STREET, CF61 1SP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, CF61 1SP.

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Population

238

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Avg Age

50

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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: CF61 1SP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF61 1SP spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £273k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.

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

CF61 1SP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 0.3km from Llantwit Major in Llantwit Major. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 25.6% 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 1SP are sourced from Output Area W00005874 (shared with 28 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 1SP. The average age is 49.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 279,950

1 sales · Mean £ 279,950

Detached

£ 272,000

3 sales · Mean £ 281,000

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

CF61 1SP has low crime rates — 26 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 offences16
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.5 km
  • Bee & Bonnet Ltd0.5 km
  • Bombers Bistro0.9 km
  • Greggs PLC0.4 km
  • Health Conscious0.4 km
  • + 23 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • West House Hotel0.0 km
  • Great House Guest House0.4 km
  • West House Hotel0.0 km
  • Great House Guest House0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.2 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.2 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Cwtch0.3 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • White Lion0.3 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.3 km
  • The Old White Hart0.2 km
  • Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.5 km
  • The Old Swan Inn0.3 km
  • + 9 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Rogers Takeaway0.5 km
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Big Sams Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Church Street Bakery0.2 km
  • The Little Doughnut Co0.4 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.5 km
  • Filco Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major1.0 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport10.1 km
  • Cardiff International Airport10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Goedre Coed0.2 km
  • Old Swan Inn0.3 km
  • St Illtyd`s Primary School0.4 km