Porthkerry Road is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 7AX 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 Porthkerry Road, Barry, CF62 7AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 5SA, CF62 7BA, CF62 6FH, CF62 6AZ, CF62 6BA, CF62 6QW, CF62 6HD, CF62 7XY, CF62 7AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF62 7AX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.7% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.3% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CF62 7AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 46.2% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 37.2% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.9% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 49.9% | 52% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 31.3% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 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 | 15% | 11.2% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 9.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.5% | 15.5% | -7.0% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.6% | 4.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 40% | 8.9% | 33.8% | 6.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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 | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 94.3% | 91.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 91.1% | 92.8% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.8% | 92.4% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 4.9% | 3.3% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.5% | 37.2% | 18.3% |
| Christian | 33.2% | 46.2% | -13.0% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porthkerry Road was 154.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% higher than the Baruc average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porthkerry Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Baruc and the 50th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 168.0%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% 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 Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-26 | £404,678 |
| 1 Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2025-01-20 | £339,149 |
| 28 Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2023-11-03 | £534,113 |
| 16 Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-10-23 | £262,652 |
| 22 Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-07 | £388,473 |
| Full-Time Employee | 120 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 888 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 888 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 | 1,034 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 1,187 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barry Island Primary Clive Road , Barry Island CF62 5UZ | - not rated | 1,329 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberthaw House Hotel | Aberthaw House Hotel, 28 Porthkerry Road | 10 yd | |
| Park Hotel | The Park Park Crescent | 246 yd | |
| Cafe No.5 | 5 High Street | 289 yd | |
| The Gallery | 2 Broad Street | 298 yd | |
| The Vale Cake Boutique | 8 High Street | 299 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Conservative Club | Wyndham Conservative Club Harbour Road | 230 yd | |
| Sir Samuel Romilly | The Sir Samuel Romilly, 8, Romilly Buildings Broad Street | 260 yd | |
| The Market Street Club | 12 Market Street | 266 yd | |
| Borough Arms | Borough Arms, 72 High Street | 304 yd | |
| Baruc Arms | 80 - 81 High Street | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene's Supper Bar | Irene's Supper Bar, 19 Park Crescent | 160 yd | |
| Academy@Junction | Street Record Hood Road | 174 yd | |
| Harveys | Harveys Fish And Chip Shop, 2 Vale Street | 237 yd | |
| Athena Take Away | Athena Take Away, 7 Broad Street | 303 yd | |
| Miss Pennies | Miss Pennies Fried Chicken And Burger Bar, 9 Broad Street | 303 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 39 - 40 Park Crescent | 351 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.