Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

ILMINSTER CLOSE, CF63 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ILMINSTER CLOSE, CF63 1BU.

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Population

345

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /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: CF63 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF63 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 37 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 13.4% year-on-year.

home £159,500 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF63 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ilminster Close, 0.5km from Cadoxton in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Administratively it sits within Court ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.4% 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area W00005708 (shared with 17 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 CF63 1BU. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.4%
Asian / British Asian5.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 121,250

2 sales · Mean £ 121,250

Terraced

£ 124,500

11 sales · Mean £ 126,177

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

Crime around CF63 1BU is moderate at 71 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 offences189
Public order60
Anti-social behaviour56
Criminal damage and arson44
Shoplifting39

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

62 nearby
  • Shree Stores0.9 km
  • Shree Stores0.9 km
  • D K Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Sky Spa Wellness0.7 km
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Tynewydd Inn1.0 km
  • Tynewydd Inn1.0 km
  • King William0.5 km
  • King William0.5 km
  • Tadross Hotel0.5 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Flying Start0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Just Perfect Catering At Dow Corning Ltd0.8 km
  • Flying Start0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Allans Family Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Royal Balti0.5 km
  • Smart Kebab House and Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Allans Family Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Flaming Frangos0.5 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.8 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cadoxton0.7 km
  • Barry Docks1.1 km
  • Barry Island2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Browns Corner0.1 km
  • Browns Corner0.1 km
  • Newton Street0.1 km
  • Lee Road0.1 km
  • Newton Street0.2 km