Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

HIGH STREET, CF71 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH STREET, CF71 7AF.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF71 7AF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF71 7AF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £307k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF71 7AF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Street, 0.2km from Y Bont-Faen in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For serious buyers, CF71 7AF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 80% 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: Average house prices are around £307k. 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 CF71 7AF are sourced from Output Area W00005731 (shared with 36 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 CF71 7AF. The average age is 52.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Flat

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 296,000

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

CF71 7AF has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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 offences11
Public order8
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.8 km
  • The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.8 km
  • 1 Town Hall Square0.2 km
  • Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.3 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.6 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.6 km
  • 96 Degrees Coffee0.3 km
  • Duke of Wellington Hotel0.2 km
  • Fablas Ice cream0.3 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cakes for Celebrations0.1 km
  • Cocoa & Co0.1 km
  • Cowbridge Country Markets0.3 km
  • Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.2 km
  • Filco Foods0.2 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.2 km
  • River view chinese0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.2 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.2 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major6.5 km
  • Pencoed7.7 km
  • Pontyclun8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowbridge Town Hall0.2 km
  • Town Hall0.2 km
  • Cowbridge Police Station0.2 km
  • Cowbridge Police Station0.2 km
  • Cowbridge Town Hall0.3 km