CF71 7AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodland Close, 0.2km from West Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 59 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 7AT are sourced from Output Area W00005732 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODLAND CLOSE, CF71 7AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLAND CLOSE, CF71 7AT.
249
59
£ 47,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7AT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 59, 69% owned. CF71 7AT is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £390k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7AT. The average age is 58.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7AT has low crime rates — 15 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 Kitchen0.2 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.2 km
- 96 Degrees Coffee0.7 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.6 km
- Fablas Ice cream0.7 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.5 km
- Cocoa & Co0.5 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.7 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 1 Town Hall Square0.6 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.7 km
- The Bear Hotel0.5 km
- Vale Of Glamorgan Inn0.6 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
- Filco Foods0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.6 km
- River view chinese0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.6 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.6 km
- Pencoed7.4 km
- Pontyclun8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Cowbridge Police Station0.2 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717AT · Data under Open Government Licence