Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

WORDSWORTH CLOSE, CF61 1WZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH CLOSE, CF61 1WZ.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF61 1WZ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF61 1WZ spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 13.6% year-on-year.

home £394,900 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF61 1WZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wordsworth Close, 0.6km from Trebefered in Boverton. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF61, CF61 1WZ offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 79% 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, down 13.6% 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 1WZ are sourced from Output Area W00005848 (shared with 18 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 1WZ. The average age is 48.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 394,900

1 sales · Mean £ 394,900

Detached

£ 380,000

3 sales · Mean £ 380,666

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

CF61 1WZ has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Criminal damage and arson7
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Greggs PLC0.7 km
  • Health Conscious0.7 km
  • Boverton Stores0.5 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
  • Rogers Takeaway0.7 km
  • Farnhams Fish & Chips0.6 km
  • Lubnas0.7 km
  • Major Kebab & Pizza House0.8 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.9 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.9 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.8 km
  • Cafe Unwind (Llantwit Cafe Ltd)0.7 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • White Lion0.8 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.8 km
  • LLANTWIT MAJOR RFC0.5 km
  • Tudor Tavern1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.7 km
  • Filco Foods0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major0.2 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.0 km
  • Cardiff International Airport9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Shakespeare Drive0.1 km
  • Shakespeare Drive0.1 km
  • Nordale Road0.1 km
  • Nordale Road0.1 km
  • Llantwit Major Cemetery Gates0.2 km