CF63 2NN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dobbins Road, 0.2km from Palmerstown in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). Administratively it sits within Cadoc ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, CF63 2NN 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k, down 22.4% 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 2NN are sourced from Output Area W00005657 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOBBINS ROAD, CF63 2NN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOBBINS ROAD, CF63 2NN.
372
38
£ 37,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF63 2NN 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.
Area Character
CF63 2NN has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 22.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF63 2NN. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 198,300
Terraced
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 138,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF63 2NN has low crime rates — 36 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- St Andrews Major Golf Club0.8 km
- St Andrews Major Golf Club0.8 km
- Glenbrook Inn0.2 km
- King William0.9 km
- Glenbrook Inn0.2 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Shreeji Stores0.6 km
- Titan Express UK Ltd0.9 km
- Shreeji Stores0.6 km
- Titan Express UK Ltd0.9 km
- Vere Street Mini Market0.8 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Hatch Bakery0.9 km
- Mel's Cafe0.5 km
- Hatch Bakery0.9 km
- Mel's Cafe0.5 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Allans Family Fish Bar0.7 km
- Royal Balti0.8 km
- Smart Kebab House and Fish Bar0.8 km
- Allans Family Fish Bar0.7 km
- Flaming Frangos0.8 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Cadoxton0.6 km
- Barry Docks2.0 km
- Dinas Powys2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Greenacres0.1 km
- Palmer Street0.1 km
- St Julian Close0.2 km
- Norwood0.2 km
- Wolfe Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: CF632NN · Data under Open Government Licence