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.
GRAYS WALK, CF71 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GRAYS WALK, CF71 7BQ.
278
51
£ 47,200 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.4 km
- Filco Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
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
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Postcode Profile: CF717BQ · Data under Open Government Licence