CF63 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Road East, 0.4km from Barry Dock in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Administratively it sits within Dyfan ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 77% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k. 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 CF63 1BG are sourced from Output Area W00005774 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET ROAD EAST, CF63 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET ROAD EAST, CF63 1BG.
351
51
£ 35,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF63 1BG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates CF63 1BG — age 51, 77% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £240k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF63 1BG. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 171,000
7 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF63 1BG has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
86 nearby- Pricedown Stores1.0 km
- Pricedown Stores1.0 km
- G Lailna Stores0.9 km
- Slimming World Franchise0.7 km
- The Big Box Bwyd0.7 km
- + 81 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Master Mariner1.0 km
- Master Mariner1.0 km
- Tadross Hotel0.8 km
- Tadross Hotel0.8 km
- Cherry Orchard0.6 km
- + 17 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- Master pizza1.0 km
- Master Fryer1.0 km
- Master Fryer1.0 km
- Master pizza1.0 km
- Champagne0.7 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
46 nearby- Just Desserts0.8 km
- Kcs old post office cafe0.7 km
- Just Desserts0.8 km
- Kcs old post office cafe0.7 km
- Nevaehs Parties0.5 km
- + 41 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- The Co-operative Group1.0 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods Plc0.6 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barry Docks1.1 km
- Cadoxton1.5 km
- Barry Station1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Orchard Drive0.1 km
- Crogan Hill0.1 km
- Tynewydd Inn0.2 km
- Tynewydd Inn0.2 km
- Jenner Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF631BG · Data under Open Government Licence