Caer Ffynnon is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 6NS is located in the Baruc 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 Caer Ffynnon, Barry, CF62 6NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 6NT, CF62 6RB, CF62 6RA, CF62 6RQ, CF62 6NU, CF62 6NP, CF62 6QW, CF62 6RS, CF62 6RP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF62 6NS is primarily male, with 59.8% 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 | 47.9% | 40.2% | -7.7% | 51.0% | -10.8% |
| Male | 52.1% | 59.8% | 7.7% | 49.0% | 10.8% |
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 6NS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 21.7% | 22.1% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -15.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.7% | 63.1% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 4.8% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 7.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 45.4% | 49.7% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.1% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 14.2% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 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.
In the area around CF62 6NS this area, 8.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 8.8% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 6.8% | -7.3% | 9.6% | -2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 14% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.2% | 50% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.1% | 95.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.5% | 97.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 97.8% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.7% | 76.7% | 16.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central Asia | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.1% | 37.2% | 14.9% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caer Ffynnon was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Baruc average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Caer Ffynnon has the 11th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Baruc and the 71st lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -73.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Caer Ffynnon, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2019-11-15 | £336,253 |
| 16 Caer Ffynnon, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2019-11-01 | £385,971 |
| 20 Caer Ffynnon, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2013-07-12 | £373,842 |
| 25 Caer Ffynnon, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2013-04-12 | £395,333 |
| 20 Caer Ffynnon, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2007-03-30 | £440,061 |
CF62 6NS area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
CF62 6NS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in CF62 6NS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 66 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Barry CF62 8HT | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 1,138 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 | 1,202 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barry Island Primary Clive Road , Barry Island CF62 5UZ | - not rated | 1,480 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 Beauty Spot Romilly Park | Romilly Park Romilly Park Road | 214 yd | |
| Aberthaw House Hotel | Aberthaw House Hotel, 28 Porthkerry Road | 252 yd | |
| Park Hotel | The Park Park Crescent | 423 yd | |
| USTA Restaurant | Usta, 1 The Parade | 487 yd | |
| The Gallery | 2 Broad Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry West End Club | Barry West End Club, 52 St Nicholas' Road | 266 yd | |
| Wyndham Conservative Club | Wyndham Conservative Club Harbour Road | 292 yd | |
| Ship Inn | Ship Hotel Harbour Road | 476 yd | |
| Sir Samuel Romilly | The Sir Samuel Romilly, 8, Romilly Buildings Broad Street | 490 yd | |
| The Market Street Club | 12 Market Street | 501 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy@Junction | Street Record Hood Road | 235 yd | |
| Irene's Supper Bar | Irene's Supper Bar, 19 Park Crescent | 310 yd | |
| Harveys | Harveys Fish And Chip Shop, 2 Vale Street | 311 yd | |
| Athena Take Away | Athena Take Away, 7 Broad Street | 542 yd | |
| Miss Pennies | Miss Pennies Fried Chicken And Burger Bar, 9 Broad Street | 542 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 39 - 40 Park Crescent | 535 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 140.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.