CF5 6BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood within the CF5 district of Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Wenvoe ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 6BE offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 6BE are sourced from Output Area W00010598 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF5 6BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF5 6BE.
327
48
£ 49,100 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 6BE 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF5 6BE combines high owner-occupation (92%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 6BE. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 1,400,000
2 sales · Mean £ 1,400,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Farmers Pantry Ltd0.8 km
- Farmers Pantry Ltd0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Wenvoe Castle Golf Club0.5 km
- Wenvoe Castle Golf Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Orange Tree Restaurant0.8 km
- The Orange Tree Restaurant0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cadoxton3.1 km
- Barry Docks3.8 km
- Dinas Powys3.9 km
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Postcode Profile: CF56BE · Data under Open Government Licence