Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

DUFFRYN CLOSE, CF5 6SS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DUFFRYN CLOSE, CF5 6SS.

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Population

319

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 49,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF5 6SS 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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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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1/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 68% owner-occupation and average age 36, CF5 6SS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £378k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 4.5% year-on-year.

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

CF5 6SS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Duffryn Close, 0.1km from Sain Nicolas in St Nicholas. Administratively it sits within Wenvoe ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF5 6SS is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k, up 4.5% year-on-year. 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 6SS are sourced from Output Area W00010550 (shared with 5 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 6SS. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian3.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 370,000

5 sales · Mean £ 396,590

Terraced

£ 240,000

1 sales · Mean £ 240,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-10)

CF5 6SS has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cottrell Park Golf Club0.8 km
  • Cottrell Park Golf Club0.8 km
  • St Nicholas CIW Primary School Breakfast Club0.6 km
  • St Nicholas CIW Primary School Breakfast Club0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Waun-Gron Park6.3 km
  • Fairwater6.4 km
  • Cadoxton6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • St Nicholas0.3 km
  • St Nicholas0.3 km