Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CAMBRIAN AVENUE, CF61 1QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMBRIAN AVENUE, CF61 1QU.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /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: 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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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. CF61 1QU spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £279k 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

CF61 1QU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cambrian Avenue, 0.7km from Llantwit Major in Llantwit Major. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £279k. 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 CF61 1QU are sourced from Output Area W00005855 (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 CF61 1QU. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
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

Semi-Detached

£ 277,500

7 sales · Mean £ 266,421

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

CF61 1QU has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Public order7
Anti-social behaviour5
Other crime4
Criminal damage and arson3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • West House Hotel0.9 km
  • West House Hotel0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.8 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.8 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Cwtch0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.7 km
  • Health Conscious0.7 km
  • Boverton Stores1.0 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Greggs PLC0.7 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • White Lion0.7 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.7 km
  • The Old White Hart0.8 km
  • Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.6 km
  • The Old Swan Inn0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Rogers Takeaway0.7 km
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Big Sams Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • Church Street Bakery0.7 km
  • The Little Doughnut Co0.7 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.6 km
  • Filco Foods0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major0.6 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.5 km
  • Cardiff International Airport9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Cambrian Avenue0.1 km
  • St David's Avenue0.1 km
  • Fitzhamon Avenue0.2 km
  • Fitzhamon Avenue0.3 km
  • Llantwit Major Infants` School0.3 km