Fforest View is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 6LW is located in the Illtyd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fforest View, Barry, CF62 6LW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 6LT, CF62 6LR, CF62 6LS, CF62 6LU, CF62 6LY, CF62 6LJ, CF62 6LX, CF62 6LP, CF62 6LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF62 6LW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 6LW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.7% 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 | 21.3% | 24.4% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -13.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.2% | 61.7% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 6.6% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.3% | 5.4% | -1.9% | 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 (87.1%) 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 | 57.4% | 54.2% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.9% | 3.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 10.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 13% | 10.8% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 7.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 16.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 7.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 21.4% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 34.3% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 0.5% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 98% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 97% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.4% | 76.7% | 15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fforest View was 5.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.1% lower than the Dyfan average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Fforest View has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dyfan and the 8th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Fforest View, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2014-05-15 | £354,664 |
| 4 Fforest View, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2013-01-25 | £445,155 |
| 3 Fforest View, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2010-11-19 | £390,246 |
| 7 Fforest View, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2006-11-24 | £357,731 |
| 5 Fforest View, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2005-12-09 | £353,701 |
CF62 6LW 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 22 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints C.I.W. Primary School Plas Cleddau (Off Severn Road) , Cwm Talwg CF62 7FG | - not rated | 741 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Street Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Barry CF62 8HT | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 1,454 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Port Road West , CF62 8ZJ | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Hotel | The Park Park Crescent | 643 yd | |
| Mrs Marcos | Porthkerry Country Park, Porthkerry Park | 747 yd | |
| South Wales Fire Service | Barry Fire Station Port Road West | 795 yd | |
| Aberthaw House Hotel | Aberthaw House Hotel, 28 Porthkerry Road | 839 yd | |
| Travel Lodge Cardiff Airport | Travelodge Port Road West | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Talwg | The Cwm Talwg Plas Cleddau | 792 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery Port Road West | 879 yd | |
| Borough Arms | Borough Arms, 72 High Street | 987 yd | |
| The Market Street Club | 12 Market Street | 1,008 yd | |
| Baruc Arms | 80 - 81 High Street | 1,016 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harveys | Harveys Fish And Chip Shop, 2 Vale Street | 592 yd | |
| Academy@Junction | Street Record Hood Road | 665 yd | |
| Irene's Supper Bar | Irene's Supper Bar, 19 Park Crescent | 675 yd | |
| Chopsticks | Chopsticks, Shop 9 Plas Cleddau | 792 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 2 Plas Cleddau | 792 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 39 - 40 Park Crescent | 618 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Pontypridd Road | 879 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 96.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.