CF71 7BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Constitution Hill, 0.3km from East Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For serious buyers, CF71 7BH is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents here average 58 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 96% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £620k. 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 7BH are sourced from Output Area W00005720 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CONSTITUTION HILL, CF71 7BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CONSTITUTION HILL, CF71 7BH.
277
58
£ 47,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7BH 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
CF71 7BH is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 96% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £620k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7BH. 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
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
Detached
£ 620,000
1 sales · Mean £ 620,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7BH has low crime rates — 15 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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 Square0.5 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.6 km
- The Bear Hotel0.5 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.8 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.8 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 Celebrations0.5 km
- Cocoa & Co0.5 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.6 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 19 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 Major6.1 km
- Pencoed8.0 km
- Pontyclun8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Windmill Lane0.3 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.5 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.5 km
- Town Hall0.5 km
- Cowbridge Town Hall0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717BH · Data under Open Government Licence