CF5 6BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Orchard Close, 0.3km from Wallston in Wenvoe. Administratively it sits within Wenvoe ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in CF5, CF5 6BW offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 £426k. 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 6BW are sourced from Output Area W00005994 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, CF5 6BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, CF5 6BW.
278
51
£ 49,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF5 6BW 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 6BW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 95% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF5 6BW. The average age is 50.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 430,000
5 sales · Mean £ 392,000
Semi-Detached
£ 420,500
2 sales · Mean £ 420,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF5 6BW 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 Office0.3 km
- Springfield Store & Post Office0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Horse & Jockey0.8 km
- The Walston Castle0.4 km
- Wenvoe Arms0.3 km
- The Horse & Jockey0.8 km
- Wenvoe Arms0.3 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- The Beech Tree Inn0.3 km
- The Beech Tree Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dinas Powys4.0 km
- Cadoxton4.4 km
- Eastbrook4.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wenvoe Primary School0.2 km
- Wenvoe Primary School0.2 km
- Grange Close0.3 km
- Grange Close Obsolete0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF56BW · Data under Open Government Licence