Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

FAIRFORD STREET, CF63 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRFORD STREET, CF63 1BY.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 34,900 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF63 1BY 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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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF63 1BY spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 24.1% year-on-year.

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

CF63 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Fairford Street, 0.4km from Cadoxton in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Administratively it sits within Cadoc ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £147k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 24.1% 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area W00005663 (shared with 12 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 1BY. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.5%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 129,000

20 sales · Mean £ 129,975

Semi-Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

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

Crime around CF63 1BY is moderate at 61 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 offences176
Public order58
Anti-social behaviour52
Criminal damage and arson41
Shoplifting38

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

56 nearby
  • Pennys0.9 km
  • Pricedown Stores1.0 km
  • Shree Stores0.7 km
  • Pennys0.9 km
  • Pricedown Stores1.0 km
  • + 51 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Master Mariner1.0 km
  • Master Mariner1.0 km
  • King William0.3 km
  • King William0.3 km
  • Tadross Hotel0.6 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Flying Start0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Just Perfect Catering At Dow Corning Ltd0.8 km
  • Flying Start0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Allans Family Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Royal Balti0.5 km
  • Smart Kebab House and Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Allans Family Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Flaming Frangos0.6 km
  • + 33 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods Plc1.0 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cadoxton0.7 km
  • Barry Docks1.3 km
  • Barry Island2.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Browns Corner0.1 km
  • Browns Corner0.2 km
  • Royal Hotel0.2 km
  • Royal Hotel0.2 km
  • Newton Street0.3 km