Meadowcroft is in Rhoose, Barry and in Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 3FR is located in the Rhoose 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 Meadowcroft, Rhoose, Barry, CF62 3FR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 3EQ, CF62 3FQ, CF62 3HF, CF62 3HD, CF62 3HG, CF62 3FD, CF62 3FE, CF62 3HE, CF62 3DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF62 3FR is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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 | 48.2% | 46.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 51.8% | 53.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 30.6% | 37.5% | 6.9% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 45.2% | -2.0% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 8.8% | -5.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 42.3% | 45.3% | 3.0% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 30% | 28.8% | -1.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 18.9% | 14.6% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 9.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 26.2% | 17.6% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.3% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.9% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.4% | 3.3% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 25.2% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.1% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.8% 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% | 96.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 96.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadowcroft was 152.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 204.0% higher than the Llantwit Major average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadowcroft has the 3rd highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Llantwit Major and the 52nd highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.2%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Meadowcroft, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2025-04-28 | £232,265 |
| 46 Meadowcroft, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £152,500 | 2022-11-11 | £155,802 |
| 59 Meadowcroft, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-08-12 | £179,976 |
| 22 Meadowcroft, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2021-08-20 | £228,644 |
| 63 Meadowcroft, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2019-10-22 | £210,135 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhws Primary School Fontygary Road , Rhoose CF62 3DS | - not rated | 753 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancarfan C.P. School Llancarfan , Bonvilston CF62 3AD | - not rated | 4,151 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| All Saints C.I.W. Primary School Plas Cleddau (Off Severn Road) , Cwm Talwg CF62 7FG | - not rated | 4,485 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Port Road West , CF62 8ZJ | - not rated | 5,065 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| High Street Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Barry CF62 8HT | - not rated | 5,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Ritazza | Cardiff International Airport | 812 yd | |
| Greggs | Cardiff International Airport | 812 yd | |
| Tap & Brew | Cardiff International Airport | 812 yd | |
| The Cambrian | South Wales Flying Club, Cardiff International Airport | 812 yd | |
| Costa Coffee - Departures | Cardiff International Airport | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhoose & District Social Club | Rhoose And District Social Club Fontygary Road | 590 yd | |
| The Beer House (Airside) | Cardiff International Airport | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Star | 17 Fontygary Road | 590 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Fontygary Road | 1,069 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 | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| 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 | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.