Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

GRAYS WALK, CF71 7BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAYS WALK, CF71 7BQ.

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Population

278

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF71 7BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 89% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF71 7BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grays Walk, 0.5km from East 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 7BQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £326k. 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 7BQ are sourced from Output Area W00005729 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7BQ. The average age is 50.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 296,250

4 sales · Mean £ 304,375

Detached

£ 340,000

2 sales · Mean £ 340,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

CF71 7BQ has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Public order7
Shoplifting7
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.3 km
  • The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.3 km
  • 1 Town Hall Square0.4 km
  • Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.3 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.5 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cakes for Celebrations0.5 km
  • Cocoa & Co0.5 km
  • Cowbridge Country Markets0.3 km
  • Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 17 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • 96 Degrees Coffee0.3 km
  • Duke of Wellington Hotel0.4 km
  • Fablas Ice cream0.3 km
  • Hare and Hound Bakery0.5 km
  • Oscars Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • + 19 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
  • Filco Foods0.4 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.4 km
  • River view chinese0.3 km
  • Costa Coffee0.4 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.4 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major6.6 km
  • Pontyclun7.8 km
  • Pencoed8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowbridge Comprehensive School0.1 km
  • Geoffrey Ashe Court0.3 km
  • Geoffrey Ashe Court0.3 km
  • Cowbridge Town Hall0.3 km
  • Ysgol Iolo Morganwg0.4 km