CF71 7DP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from St Hilary in Vale of Glamorgan. Administratively it sits within Cowbridge ward and the Vale of Glamorgan constituency.
For serious buyers, CF71 7DP is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £793k, down 49.4% 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 7DP are sourced from Output Area W00005735 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CF71 7DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CF71 7DP.
225
53
£ 47,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: CF71 7DP 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
CF71 7DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £793k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending down 49.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for CF71 7DP. The average age is 52.7. 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
Detached
£ 635,000
16 sales · Mean £ 709,375
Semi-Detached
£ 635,000
3 sales · Mean £ 640,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
CF71 7DP has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Coed Organic0.0 km
- Coed Organic0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bush Inn0.0 km
- The Bush Inn0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Friends of Coed Hills0.0 km
- Friends of Coed Hills0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llantwit Major6.4 km
- Cardiff International Airport7.7 km
- Rhoose Cardiff Airport8.4 km
Bus Stops
- St Hilary Granary0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: CF717DP · Data under Open Government Licence