Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

HOPYARD MEADOW, CF71 7AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOPYARD MEADOW, CF71 7AN.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,200 /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: CF71 7AN 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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7/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

CF71 7AN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 6.3% year-on-year.

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

CF71 7AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hopyard Meadow, 0.1km from West Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For families considering a move, CF71 7AN represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 6.3% 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 CF71 7AN are sourced from Output Area W00005730 (shared with 16 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 CF71 7AN. The average age is 48.8. 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 Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 181,000

12 sales · Mean £ 183,287

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

CF71 7AN has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour7
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order4
Burglary3
Other crime2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.3 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.3 km
  • 96 Degrees Coffee0.8 km
  • Duke of Wellington Hotel0.7 km
  • Fablas Ice cream0.8 km
  • + 21 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Cakes for Celebrations0.6 km
  • Cocoa & Co0.6 km
  • Cowbridge Country Markets0.8 km
  • Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 19 more
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • 1 Town Hall Square0.7 km
  • Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.8 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.5 km
  • Vale Of Glamorgan Inn0.6 km
  • 1 Town Hall Square0.7 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Filco Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
  • Filco Foods0.7 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.7 km
  • River view chinese0.8 km
  • Costa Coffee0.7 km
  • Cowbridge Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llantwit Major6.5 km
  • Pencoed7.4 km
  • Pontyclun8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowbridge Police Station0.2 km
  • Cowbridge Police Station0.2 km
  • Llantwit Major Road0.5 km
  • Llantwit Major Road0.5 km