Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CROFT JOHN, CF62 3BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFT JOHN, CF62 3BQ.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

50

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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: CF62 3BQ 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.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, CF62 3BQ combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£1.4M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

CF62 3BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Croft John, 0.2km from Pen-marc in Rhoose. Administratively it sits within Rhoose ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For serious buyers, CF62 3BQ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.4M. 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 CF62 3BQ are sourced from Output Area W00005906 (shared with 27 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 CF62 3BQ. The average age is 50.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.7%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
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

Detached

£ 953,750

2 sales · Mean £ 953,750

Terraced

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

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

CF62 3BQ has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • BAMC1.0 km
  • BAEW British Airways Engineering Wales1.0 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Barn B & B0.1 km
  • The Old Barn B & B0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cardiff International Airport1.8 km
  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport2.6 km
  • Barry Station5.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Crofthead0.0 km
  • Six Bells0.1 km