Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

GERAINTS CLOSE, CF71 7BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GERAINTS CLOSE, CF71 7BT.

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Population

264

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF71 7BT 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.

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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF71 7BT spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 10.6% year-on-year.

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

CF71 7BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Geraints Close, 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 7BT offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £361k, up 10.6% year-on-year. 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 7BT are sourced from Output Area W00005733 (shared with 24 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 7BT. The average age is 49.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 391,000

3 sales · Mean £ 361,166

Semi-Detached

£ 332,500

4 sales · Mean £ 336,250

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

CF71 7BT has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences10
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order6
Other theft4
Burglary4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • The Cross Inn0.8 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.7 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.7 km
  • 96 Degrees Coffee0.9 km
  • Duke of Wellington Hotel0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Cakes for Celebrations0.8 km
  • Cocoa & Co0.8 km
  • Cowbridge Country Markets1.0 km
  • Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 19 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • 1 Town Hall Square0.9 km
  • Horse & Groom (wet sales only)1.0 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.7 km
  • Vale Of Glamorgan Inn0.8 km
  • 1 Town Hall Square0.9 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Waitrose0.8 km
  • Filco Foods0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.8 km
  • River view chinese1.0 km
  • Costa Coffee0.8 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major6.1 km
  • Pencoed7.7 km
  • Pontyclun8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Llantwit Major Road0.2 km
  • Llantwit Major Road0.2 km