Leigh Close is in Boverton, Llantwit Major and in Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF61 1UL is located in the Llantwit Major electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Leigh Close, Boverton, Llantwit Major, CF61 1UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF61 1UJ, CF61 1YF, CF61 1TX, CF61 1UD, CF61 1GZ, CF61 2UG, CF61 1UF, CF61 1YE, CF61 2UQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF61 1UL has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.3% | 38.5% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.7% | 39.6% | -12.1% | 44.2% | -4.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 10.4% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 8.8% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.7% | 38.7% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 35.6% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 20.2% | 9.3% | 12.7% | 7.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.5% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.6% | 14.2% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 9.6% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 14.9% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 4.6% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 26.1% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 25.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 5% | 5.4% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 100% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 94.2% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 3.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 95.2% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.5% | 37.2% | 7.3% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leigh Close was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% higher than the Llantwit Major average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leigh Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Llantwit Major and the 122nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Leigh Close, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-11-17 | £300,269 |
| 20 Leigh Close, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-12-02 | £229,906 |
| 6 Leigh Close, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-18 | £271,011 |
| 11 Leigh Close, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2021-08-12 | £360,009 |
| 2 Leigh Close, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-12-11 | £300,943 |
CF61 1UL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llantwit Major School Ham Lane East , CF61 1TQ | - not rated | 566 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd Primary School Station Road , CF61 1ST | - not rated | 1,196 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfair C.P. School The Herberts , St Mary Church CF71 7LT | - not rated | 4,208 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Athan Primary School Rock Road , St Athan CF62 4PG | - not rated | 4,437 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boverton Castle | Boverton Castle Eagleswell Road, Boverton | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnhams Fish & Chips | Farnhams Fish And Chips, 4 Boverton Brook Shops, Boverton | 308 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 49.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 45.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.69 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.69 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.