Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

RIVER VIEW, CF62 3DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER VIEW, CF62 3DG.

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Population

370

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 42,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

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.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF62 3DG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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

CF62 3DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River View, 0.1km from Aberthaw, East in Rhoose. Administratively it sits within Rhoose ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 45 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3DG are sourced from Output Area W00005914 (shared with 33 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 3DG. The average age is 45.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

CF62 3DG has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Rhoose Cardiff Airport2.8 km
  • Cardiff International Airport3.2 km
  • Llantwit Major6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Blue Anchor0.0 km
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • Blue Anchor0.1 km
  • Aberthaw Reservoir0.4 km