Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

CF71 7BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF71 7BF.

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Population

620

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 50,600 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: CF71 7BF 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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9/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates CF71 7BF — age 43, 86% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

CF71 7BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Colwinston in Colwinston. Administratively it sits within Llandow ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.

For families considering a move, CF71 7BF represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 7BF are sourced from Output Area W00005836 (shared with 20 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 7BF. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

CF71 7BF has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Charlie's Shop & Cafe0.4 km
  • Charlie's Shop & Cafe0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Sycamore Tree0.1 km
  • The Sycamore Tree0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bridgend5.5 km
  • Pencoed6.6 km
  • Wildmill6.9 km

Bus Stops

  • St Michael & All Angels Church0.0 km
  • St Michael & All Angels Church0.0 km
  • Sycamore Tree0.1 km
  • Sycamore Tree0.2 km
  • St David's Primary School0.3 km