CF71 7AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bowmans Way, 0.3km from West Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF71, CF71 7AW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £562k. 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 7AW are sourced from Output Area W00005730 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOWMANS WAY, CF71 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWMANS WAY, CF71 7AW.
237
49
£ 47,200 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7AW 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.
Area Character
CF71 7AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £562k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7AW. The average age is 48.8. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 350,000
1 sales · Mean £ 350,000
Detached
£ 775,000
1 sales · Mean £ 775,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7AW has low crime rates — 21 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
20 nearby- The Cross Inn0.7 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.6 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.6 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.9 km
- Hare and Hound Bakery0.9 km
- + 15 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.9 km
- Cocoa & Co0.9 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- I G Nicholas Butchers0.9 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- 1 Town Hall Square0.9 km
- The Bear Hotel0.8 km
- Vale Of Glamorgan Inn0.9 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.9 km
- The Bear Hotel0.8 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Filco Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.9 km
- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.2 km
- Pencoed7.6 km
- Pontyclun8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Llantwit Major Road0.1 km
- Llantwit Major Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717AW · Data under Open Government Licence