Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

MARSH COTTAGES, CF62 3DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH COTTAGES, CF62 3DJ.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF62 3DJ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF62 3DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Marsh Cottages, 0.2km from Aberthaw, East in Rhoose. Administratively it sits within Rhoose ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For families considering a move, CF62 3DJ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 3DJ are sourced from Output Area W00005914 (shared with 33 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 3DJ. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 148,000

1 sales · Mean £ 148,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CF62 3DJ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Blue Anchor0.0 km
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train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport2.9 km
  • Cardiff International Airport3.2 km
  • Llantwit Major6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue Anchor0.0 km
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • Aberthaw Cement Works0.4 km