CF5 6BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tarrws Close, 0.3km from Gwenfô in Wenvoe. Administratively it sits within Wenvoe ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 6BT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £431k. 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 6BT are sourced from Output Area W00005995 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TARRWS CLOSE, CF5 6BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARRWS CLOSE, CF5 6BT.
252
55
£ 49,100 /yr
33%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 6BT 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.
Area Character
CF5 6BT is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £431k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 6BT. The average age is 55.2. 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
£ 412,000
3 sales · Mean £ 394,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 6BT has low crime rates — 21 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Springfield Store & Post Office0.2 km
- Springfield Store & Post Office0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Horse & Jockey0.9 km
- The Walston Castle0.4 km
- Wenvoe Arms0.2 km
- The Horse & Jockey0.9 km
- Wenvoe Arms0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Beech Tree Inn0.2 km
- The Beech Tree Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dinas Powys3.9 km
- Cadoxton4.3 km
- Eastbrook4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wenvoe Primary School0.1 km
- Wenvoe Primary School0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Grange Close0.2 km
- Grange Close Obsolete0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF56BT · Data under Open Government Licence