Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CF5 6BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 6BA.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 6BA 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF5 6BA spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF5 6BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Gwenfô in Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Wenvoe ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For families considering a move, CF5 6BA represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. 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 CF5 6BA are sourced from Output Area W00010598 (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 CF5 6BA. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
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

£ 275,000

1 sales · Mean £ 275,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

CF5 6BA has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Farmers Pantry Ltd0.3 km
  • Farmers Pantry Ltd0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Wenvoe Arms1.0 km
  • Wenvoe Arms1.0 km
  • Wenvoe Castle Golf Club0.3 km
  • Wenvoe Castle Golf Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Beech Tree Inn1.0 km
  • The Orange Tree Restaurant0.3 km
  • The Beech Tree Inn1.0 km
  • The Orange Tree Restaurant0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cadoxton3.4 km
  • Dinas Powys3.6 km
  • Barry Docks4.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Meggitt Road0.3 km
  • St Andrews Cross0.3 km