Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

VACHELL COURT, CF61 2LS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VACHELL COURT, CF61 2LS.

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Population

308

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF61 2LS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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5/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

CF61 2LS has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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CF61 2LS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Vachell Court, 0.8km from Llanilltud Fawr in Boverton. Administratively it sits within Llantwit Major ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF61 2LS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 35) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 2LS are sourced from Output Area W00005870 (shared with 12 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 2LS. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 136,250

2 sales · Mean £ 136,250

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

CF61 2LS has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences60
Shoplifting23
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft7

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • The Corner by SITI0.8 km
  • The Corner by SITI0.8 km
  • Coast Cafe & Coffee Shop0.6 km
  • Jaipur Indian Restaurant0.7 km
  • The Cwtch0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • Health Conscious0.6 km
  • Boverton Stores0.1 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • Greggs PLC0.6 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Great House Guest House0.9 km
  • Great House Guest House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • White Lion0.7 km
  • Kings Head Hotel0.7 km
  • The Old White Hart0.9 km
  • Llantwit Major Rugby Club0.5 km
  • The Old Swan Inn0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Rogers Takeaway0.6 km
  • Mayfar Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Big Sams Fish and Chips0.5 km
  • Church Street Bakery0.9 km
  • The Little Doughnut Co0.7 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.5 km
  • Filco Foods0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major0.3 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport9.2 km
  • Cardiff International Airport9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Vatchell Court0.1 km
  • Vatchell Court0.1 km
  • Nordale Road0.2 km
  • Nordale Road0.2 km
  • Crawshay Drive0.3 km