Denbigh Drive is in Boverton, Llantwit Major and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF61 2GQ 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 Denbigh Drive, Boverton, Llantwit Major, CF61 2GQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF61 2GT, CF61 2GR, CF61 2GP, CF61 2GL, CF61 2GN, CF61 2GJ, CF61 2GS, CF61 2UG, CF61 2GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF61 2GQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 51.1% | 48.8% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 51.2% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF61 2GQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.5% | 20.8% | -7.7% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.9% | 63.8% | 6.9% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 45.9% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 42.1% | 7.9% | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 4.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.1% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.7% | 6.8% | -0.9% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 24.2% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 32% | -0.1% | 33.8% | -1.8% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 93% 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 | 96.1% | 93% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 93% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.8% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Denbigh Drive was 7.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.5% lower than the Llantwit Major average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Denbigh Drive has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Llantwit Major and the 16th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Denbigh Drive, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £174,950 | 2024-03-15 | £188,185 |
| 15 Denbigh Drive, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2022-12-09 | £182,240 |
| 8 Denbigh Drive, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £201,000 | 2014-11-21 | £324,813 |
| 15 Denbigh Drive, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2012-07-12 | £199,950 |
| 5 Denbigh Drive, Llantwit Major, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2005-01-24 | £239,684 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF61 2GQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llantwit Major School Ham Lane East , CF61 1TQ | - not rated | 836 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd Primary School Station Road , CF61 1ST | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfair C.P. School The Herberts , St Mary Church CF71 7LT | - not rated | 3,875 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Athan Primary School Rock Road , St Athan CF62 4PG | - not rated | 4,459 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 | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Blacksmiths Arms | The Blacksmiths | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farnhams Fish & Chips | Farnhams Fish And Chips, 4 Boverton Brook Shops, Boverton | 603 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 | 54.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 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.