CF71 7BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Verlands, 0.2km 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 7BY offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k. 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 7BY are sourced from Output Area W00005720 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE VERLANDS, CF71 7BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE VERLANDS, CF71 7BY.
277
58
£ 47,200 /yr
28%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7BY 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 7BY is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 96% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £625k 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 7BY. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 513,750
26 sales · Mean £ 518,096
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7BY 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
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.6 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.6 km
- 96 Degrees Coffee0.7 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.5 km
- Fablas Ice cream0.7 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.5 km
- Cocoa & Co0.5 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.7 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- 1 Town Hall Square0.6 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.7 km
- The Bear Hotel0.5 km
- Vale Of Glamorgan Inn0.5 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
- Filco Foods0.5 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.5 km
- River view chinese0.7 km
- Costa Coffee0.5 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.2 km
- Pencoed7.8 km
- Pontyclun8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
- Llantwit Major Road0.5 km
- Llantwit Major Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717BY · Data under Open Government Licence