Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

DARREN CLOSE, CF71 7DE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DARREN CLOSE, CF71 7DE.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF71 7DE 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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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF71 7DE combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£640k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CF71 7DE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Darren Close, 0.4km 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 7DE offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 86% 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 £640k. 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 7DE are sourced from Output Area W00005730 (shared with 16 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 7DE. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 605,000

5 sales · Mean £ 547,000

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

CF71 7DE has low crime rates — 23 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour7
Public order5
Other crime3
Other theft3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • The Cross Inn0.8 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.5 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.5 km
  • Hare and Hound Bakery0.9 km
  • Oscars Bar & Grill0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Cakes for Celebrations0.9 km
  • Cocoa & Co0.9 km
  • Elephant & Bun Delicatessen1.0 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • I G Nicholas Butchers1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Bear Hotel0.9 km
  • Vale Of Glamorgan Inn1.0 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.9 km
  • Vale Of Glamorgan Inn1.0 km
  • Cowbridge Bowling Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major6.4 km
  • Pencoed7.4 km
  • Pontyclun8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Llantwit Major Road0.2 km
  • Llantwit Major Road0.2 km
  • Llanfrynach Drive0.4 km
  • Llanfrynach Drive0.5 km