Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

PORT ROAD WEST, CF62 3AZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORT ROAD WEST, CF62 3AZ.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,600 /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: CF62 3AZ 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.

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6/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF62 3AZ spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £422k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 24.0% year-on-year.

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

CF62 3AZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Port Road West, 1.0km from Cwm Ciddy in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Administratively it sits within Illtyd ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For serious buyers, CF62 3AZ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £422k, down 24.0% 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 CF62 3AZ are sourced from Output Area W00005806 (shared with 16 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 CF62 3AZ. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.7%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 276,666

Detached

£ 480,000

3 sales · Mean £ 391,666

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

CF62 3AZ has low crime rates — 20 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 offences17
Shoplifting14
Criminal damage and arson3
Vehicle crime2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
  • The Co-operative Group0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Fferyllfa Brockway0.5 km
  • One Stop0.5 km
  • Brockway Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Aroma Coffee Outlet1.0 km
  • Aroma Coffee Outlet1.0 km
  • CF10 Shop0.8 km
  • Travel Lodge Cardiff Airport0.5 km
  • CF10 Canteens0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Toby Carvery0.5 km
  • Toby Carvery0.5 km
  • Cwm Talwg0.5 km
  • Cwm Talwg0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Pizza Perfection0.5 km
  • Chopsticks0.5 km
  • Pizza Perfection0.5 km
  • Chopsticks0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barry Station1.6 km
  • Barry Island2.5 km
  • Barry Docks2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Weycock Cross0.1 km
  • Weycock Cross0.2 km
  • Weycock Cross0.2 km
  • Weycock Cross0.2 km
  • Nant Talwg Way0.2 km