CF71 7DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Taynton Mews, 0.3km from Y Bont-Faen in Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For families considering a move, CF71 7DF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £187k, down 7.7% 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 7DF are sourced from Output Area W00005719 (shared with 32 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TAYNTON MEWS, CF71 7DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAYNTON MEWS, CF71 7DF.
349
46
£ 47,200 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7DF 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.
Area Character
CF71 7DF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 82% 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 7.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7DF. The average age is 46.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 182,000
4 sales · Mean £ 180,375
Terraced
£ 258,200
2 sales · Mean £ 258,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7DF has low crime rates — 24 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)0.7 km
- The Edmondes Arms (wet sales only)0.7 km
- 1 Town Hall Square0.1 km
- Horse & Groom (wet sales only)0.2 km
- The Bear Hotel0.1 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.7 km
- Forage Farm Shop and Kitchen0.7 km
- 96 Degrees Coffee0.2 km
- Duke of Wellington Hotel0.1 km
- Fablas Ice cream0.2 km
- + 21 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Cakes for Celebrations0.0 km
- Cocoa & Co0.0 km
- Cowbridge Country Markets0.2 km
- Elephant & Bun Delicatessen0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Filco Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
- Filco Foods0.1 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.1 km
- River view chinese0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Cowbridge Fish Bar0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.6 km
- Pencoed7.7 km
- Pontyclun7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Cowbridge Town Hall0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Cowbridge Town Hall0.2 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
- Cowbridge Police Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717DF · Data under Open Government Licence