CF63 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Road East, 0.3km from Barry Dock in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Administratively it sits within Buttrills ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For families considering a move, CF63 1BE represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, down 14.9% 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 CF63 1BE are sourced from Output Area W00005627 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET ROAD EAST, CF63 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET ROAD EAST, CF63 1BE.
318
39
£ 34,900 /yr
52%
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
CF63 1BE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 39, 78% 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 down 14.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF63 1BE. The average age is 39.4. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 200,000
1 sales · Mean £ 200,000
Semi-Detached
£ 190,000
3 sales · Mean £ 202,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF63 1BE has low crime rates — 37 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- G Lailna Stores0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- The Big Box Bwyd0.7 km
- G Lailna Stores0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Tadross Hotel0.8 km
- Tadross Hotel0.8 km
- Cherry Orchard0.7 km
- Witchill Hotel (wet sales only)0.5 km
- Cherry Orchard0.7 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Just Desserts0.7 km
- Kcs old post office cafe0.7 km
- Just Desserts0.7 km
- Kcs old post office cafe0.7 km
- The Real Junk Food Cafe1.0 km
- + 43 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Champagne0.7 km
- Lams Kitchen0.6 km
- Mahi Spice Limited T/A The Modern Balti0.8 km
- Mayflower0.8 km
- New Kwon Shan0.7 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barry Docks1.1 km
- Cadoxton1.5 km
- Barry Station1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Drive0.1 km
- Crogan Hill0.2 km
- Tynewydd Inn0.2 km
- Devon Avenue0.2 km
- Devon Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF631BE · Data under Open Government Licence