Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

TOWN HALL SQUARE, CF71 7DD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWN HALL SQUARE, CF71 7DD.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

249

cake
Avg Age

59

payments
Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

work
Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: CF71 7DD 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.

shieldSafety
3/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
4/10
workEmployment
2/10
diversity_3Diversity
3/10
paymentsAffluence
8/10
directions_transitTransit
2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

CF71 7DD is a settled retirement community — average age 59, 69% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £560k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

home £560,000 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

CF71 7DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Town Hall Square, 0.3km from East Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For families considering a move, CF71 7DD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £560k. 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 7DD are sourced from Output Area W00005732 (shared with 38 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7DD. 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

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
lightbulb

Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 560,000

1 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

CF71 7DD has low crime rates — 28 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 offences17
Public order8
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson5

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.6 km
  • The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.6 km
  • 1 Town Hall Square0.0 km
  • Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.1 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.2 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.8 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.8 km
  • 96 Degrees Coffee0.1 km
  • Duke of Wellington Hotel0.1 km
  • Fablas Ice cream0.1 km
  • + 21 more
shopping_bag

Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Cakes for Celebrations0.1 km
  • Cocoa & Co0.1 km
  • Cowbridge Country Markets0.1 km
  • Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.1 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • + 17 more
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
  • Filco Foods0.1 km
  • Tesco0.1 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major6.5 km
  • Pencoed7.9 km
  • Pontyclun7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowbridge Town Hall0.0 km
  • Town Hall0.0 km
  • Cowbridge Town Hall0.1 km
  • Ysgol Iolo Morganwg0.4 km
  • Ysgol Iolo Morganwg0.4 km