CF71 7BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Limes Court, 0.2km from East Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For families considering a move, CF71 7BL represents 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £850k. 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 7BL are sourced from Output Area W00005732 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LIMES COURT, CF71 7BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LIMES COURT, CF71 7BL.
249
59
£ 47,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7BL 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
CF71 7BL is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 69% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £850k 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 7BL. 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
Detached
£ 850,000
1 sales · Mean £ 850,000
Flat
£ 186,000
5 sales · Mean £ 195,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7BL has low crime rates — 18 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)0.4 km
- The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.4 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.2 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.2 km
- The Bear Hotel0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen1.0 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen1.0 km
- 96 Degrees Coffee0.2 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.2 km
- Fablas Ice cream0.2 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.3 km
- Cocoa & Co0.3 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.2 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Filco Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.2 km
- River view chinese0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.2 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.2 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.4 km
- Pencoed8.1 km
- Pontyclun8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Town Hall0.2 km
- Cowbridge Town Hall0.2 km
- Cowbridge Town Hall0.2 km
- Ysgol Iolo Morganwg0.2 km
- Ysgol Iolo Morganwg0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717BL · Data under Open Government Licence