Orchard Walk is in St Athan, Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 4NW is located in the St Athan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This postcode has been in use since 2017-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Walk, St Athan, Barry, CF62 4NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 4LX, CF62 4NT, CF62 4NU, CF62 4NZ, CF62 4LU, CF62 4LW, CF62 4LY, CF62 4LT, CF62 4NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF62 4NW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 49.4% | 49.9% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.1% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 CF62 4NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 19.6% | 32.4% | 12.8% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 70.4% | 54.4% | -16.0% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 4.5% | 9.2% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 63.7% | 53.5% | -10.2% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 25.5% | 31.5% | 6.0% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9% | 9.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 4.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 12.8% | 12% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 9.2% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.3% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.2% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 20.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 32.7% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 96.3% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95.5% | 94.5% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 94.5% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.4% | 0% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.6% | 76.7% | 3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Walk was 47.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Llantwit Major average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Walk has the 26th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Llantwit Major and the 214th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 673.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Orchard Walk, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-09-06 | £393,394 |
| 9 Orchard Walk, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-05-24 | £468,163 |
| 4 Orchard Walk, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-07-14 | £399,260 |
| 3 Orchard Walk, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-07-25 | £410,296 |
| 8 Orchard Walk, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £319,000 | 2020-08-28 | £400,596 |
CF62 4NW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 38 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Athan Primary School Rock Road , St Athan CF62 4PG | - not rated | 780 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llantwit Major School Ham Lane East , CF61 1TQ | - not rated | 4,141 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfair C.P. School The Herberts , St Mary Church CF71 7LT | - not rated | 4,438 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Illtyd Primary School Station Road , CF61 1ST | - not rated | 4,869 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llancarfan C.P. School Llancarfan , Bonvilston CF62 3AD | - not rated | 4,880 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 Roost on Rock Road | The Roost Rock Road | 531 yd | |
| ESS Junior Ranks' Mess - West Camp | Barracks Llantwit Major Mess West Camp, Raf St Athan Cowbridge Road | 1,006 yd | |
| ESS Sergeants' Mess | Barracks Sergeants Mess West Camp, Raf St Athan Cowbridge Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Black Buck Club | Royal Air Force Cowbridge Road | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Horseshoes | The Three Horseshoes The Square | 333 yd | |
| RAF St. Athan Golf Club Ltd | Raf St Athan Golf Club Golf Club Lane | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lok's Kitchen | The Green The Square | 333 yd | |
| Yummies | Post Office, Lifestyle Express Rock Road | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-op | Co-op Gileston Road | 539 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 | 23.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.