Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

BROUGHTON PLACE, CF63 1QL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROUGHTON PLACE, CF63 1QL.

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Population

207

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 34,100 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF63 1QL 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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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 56% social renting, CF63 1QL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 29.6% year-on-year.

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

CF63 1QL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Broughton Place, 0.1km from Gibbonsdown in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Administratively it sits within Gibbonsdown ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, CF63 1QL is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 29.6% 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 CF63 1QL are sourced from Output Area W00005788 (shared with 15 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 CF63 1QL. The average age is 47.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.1%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 136,500

3 sales · Mean £ 141,166

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

Crime around CF63 1QL is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences152
Public order34
Anti-social behaviour25
Criminal damage and arson25
Other theft16

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Pennys0.4 km
  • Pricedown Stores0.4 km
  • Shree Stores0.1 km
  • Pennys0.4 km
  • Pricedown Stores0.4 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Clwb Rygbi y Barri0.6 km
  • Master Mariner0.4 km
  • Barry Rugby Club0.6 km
  • Master Mariner0.4 km
  • King William0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Master pizza0.5 km
  • Master Fryer0.5 km
  • Master Fryer0.5 km
  • Master pizza0.5 km
  • Barrys Catch0.8 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Hatch Bakery0.6 km
  • Hatch Bakery0.6 km
  • Nevaehs Parties0.8 km
  • Tuck in Cafe0.8 km
  • Nevaehs Parties0.8 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Cadoxton1.3 km
  • Barry Docks1.9 km
  • Barry Station3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Laleston Close0.1 km
  • Laleston Close0.1 km
  • Gibbonsdown Community Centre0.2 km
  • Gibbonsdown Community Centre0.2 km
  • Treharne Rd Upper0.2 km