Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CF5 6LF House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

478

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 6LF 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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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

CF5 6LF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

CF5 6LF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Gwern-y-Steeple in Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Peterston-super-Ely ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6LF are sourced from Output Area W00005879 (shared with 13 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 6LF. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CF5 6LF has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Village Store & Post Office0.6 km
  • Village Store & Post Office0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Three Horseshoes Inn0.6 km
  • The Three Horseshoes Inn0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Fairwater6.8 km
  • Waun-Gron Park7.0 km
  • Pontyclun7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • White Bridge0.4 km
  • White Bridge0.4 km
  • Gwern-y-Steeple0.5 km
  • Gwern-y-Steeple0.5 km