CF71 7BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Townmill Road, 0.3km from East Village in Cowbridge. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For serious buyers, CF71 7BE is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £723k, up 30.1% 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 7BE are sourced from Output Area W00005731 (shared with 36 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TOWNMILL ROAD, CF71 7BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNMILL ROAD, CF71 7BE.
323
52
£ 47,200 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7BE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. CF71 7BE's low deprivation rank, 80% ownership, and £723k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 30.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7BE. The average age is 52.3. 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
Detached
£ 757,500
10 sales · Mean £ 717,500
Semi-Detached
£ 470,000
5 sales · Mean £ 542,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7BE has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.8 km
- The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.8 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.4 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.5 km
- The Bear Hotel0.3 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.7 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.7 km
- 96 Degrees Coffee0.5 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.4 km
- Fablas Ice cream0.5 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.4 km
- Cocoa & Co0.4 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.5 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 19 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
- Filco Foods0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.4 km
- River view chinese0.5 km
- Costa Coffee0.4 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.4 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.2 km
- Pencoed7.9 km
- Pontyclun8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
- Windmill Lane0.4 km
- Cowbridge Town Hall0.4 km
- Town Hall0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717BE · Data under Open Government Licence