Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

LARCHWOOD, CF5 6DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LARCHWOOD, CF5 6DG.

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Population

287

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 6DG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

CF5 6DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £655k, 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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CF5 6DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Larchwood, 0.2km from Gwenfô in Wenvoe. Administratively it sits within Wenvoe ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For serious buyers, CF5 6DG is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £655k. 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 6DG are sourced from Output Area W00005991 (shared with 10 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 6DG. The average age is 51.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.4%
Asian / British Asian4.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 655,000

1 sales · Mean £ 655,000

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

CF5 6DG has low crime rates — 16 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 offences10
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order4
Other theft3
Vehicle crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Farmers Pantry Ltd0.8 km
  • Springfield Store & Post Office0.3 km
  • Farmers Pantry Ltd0.8 km
  • Springfield Store & Post Office0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Walston Castle0.7 km
  • Wenvoe Arms0.2 km
  • Wenvoe Arms0.2 km
  • The Walston Castle0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Beech Tree Inn0.2 km
  • The Orange Tree Restaurant0.8 km
  • The Beech Tree Inn0.2 km
  • The Orange Tree Restaurant0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dinas Powys3.9 km
  • Cadoxton4.1 km
  • Eastbrook4.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wenvoe Primary School0.3 km
  • Wenvoe Primary School0.3 km
  • Station Road0.4 km
  • Old Port Road0.4 km
  • Station Road0.4 km