CF61 2GL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carmarthen Close, 0.6km from Trebefered in Boverton. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For families considering a move, CF61 2GL represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 14.5% 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 CF61 2GL are sourced from Output Area W00005866 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARMARTHEN CLOSE, CF61 2GL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARMARTHEN CLOSE, CF61 2GL.
304
43
£ 42,000 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF61 2GL — age 43, 82% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF61 2GL. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,000
9 sales · Mean £ 163,111
Detached
£ 258,750
2 sales · Mean £ 258,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF61 2GL has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Spar1.0 km
- Greggs PLC1.0 km
- Health Conscious1.0 km
- Boverton Stores0.4 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Rogers Takeaway1.0 km
- Farnhams Fish & Chips0.6 km
- Lubnas1.0 km
- Mayfar Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Cafe Unwind (Llantwit Cafe Ltd)1.0 km
- Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop1.0 km
- IL Vesuvio1.0 km
- Cafe Unwind (Llantwit Cafe Ltd)1.0 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- LLANTWIT MAJOR RFC0.8 km
- The Blacksmiths Arms0.8 km
- LLANTWIT MAJOR RFC0.8 km
- Llantwit Major Rugby Club1.0 km
- The Blacksmiths Arms0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Filco Foods1.0 km
- Filco Foods1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major0.7 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport8.8 km
- Cardiff International Airport8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Carmarthen Close0.1 km
- Carmarthen Close0.1 km
- Flint Avenue0.1 km
- Crawshay Drive0.1 km
- Crawshay Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF612GL · Data under Open Government Licence