Postcode Analysis Vale of Glamorgan, Wales

STRADLING CLOSE, CF71 7BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STRADLING CLOSE, CF71 7BX.

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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 7BX 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

No single demographic signal dominates CF71 7BX — age 49, 86% ownership, 12% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £302k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

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

For serious buyers, CF71 7BX is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £302k. 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 7BX 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 7BX. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 287,500

4 sales · Mean £ 284,250

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

CF71 7BX has low crime rates — 12 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 order5
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.4 km
  • Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.4 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 Hotel0.6 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
  • Waitrose0.7 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 Major6.4 km
  • Pencoed7.5 km
  • Pontyclun8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
  • Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
  • Llantwit Major Road0.4 km
  • Llantwit Major Road0.4 km