CF71 7AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Westgate, 0.2km from West Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For families considering a move, CF71 7AS represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 58 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 96% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7AS are sourced from Output Area W00005720 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTGATE, CF71 7AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTGATE, CF71 7AS.
277
58
£ 47,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7AS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 58, 96% owned. CF71 7AS is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7AS. The average age is 58.3. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7AS has low crime rates — 17 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
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.5 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.5 km
- 96 Degrees Coffee0.6 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.5 km
- Fablas Ice cream0.6 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.4 km
- Cocoa & Co0.4 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.6 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 1 Town Hall Square0.5 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.6 km
- The Bear Hotel0.3 km
- Vale Of Glamorgan Inn0.4 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.5 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Filco Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.5 km
- River view chinese0.6 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.4 km
- Pencoed7.6 km
- Pontyclun8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cowbridge Police Station0.1 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.1 km
- Cowbridge Town Hall0.5 km
- Town Hall0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717AS · Data under Open Government Licence