Porthkerry Road is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 7BA is located in the Illtyd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This postcode has been in use since 2015-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porthkerry Road, Barry, CF62 7BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 7XY, CF62 7AX, CF62 6FH, CF62 6LF, CF62 6HD, CF62 7AY, CF62 6BA, CF62 6HE, CF62 6AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF62 7BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 51.7% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 50.1% | 48.3% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.6% | 36.9% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.7% | 42.7% | 6.0% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.5% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.3% | 44.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 36.1% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 13.1% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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.
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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.3% | 10.8% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 10% | -8.9% | 13.4% | -3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 2.9% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 19.4% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 45.2% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.5% | 89.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 96% | 92.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 92.8% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 58.6% | 37.2% | 21.4% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porthkerry Road was 174.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.9% higher than the Baruc average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porthkerry Road has the 23rd highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Baruc and the 38th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 45.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cloisters Romilly Quarter Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2025-07-25 | £387,582 |
| The Vestry Romilly Quarter Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-08-10 | £404,725 |
| 3 School House Mews Romilly Quarter Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-06-06 | £314,979 |
| 4 School House Mews Romilly Quarter Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, a newly built property | £150,000 | 2016-03-04 | £241,022 |
| South Transept Romilly Quarter Porthkerry Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, a newly built property | £270,000 | 2015-12-11 | £412,147 |
CF62 7BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 118 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 826 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 826 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 | 950 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 1,111 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barry Island Primary Clive Road , Barry Island CF62 5UZ | - not rated | 1,337 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 | 94 yd | |
| Park Hotel | The Park Park Crescent | 172 yd | |
| Cafe No.5 | 5 High Street | 234 yd | |
| The Vale Cake Boutique | 8 High Street | 244 yd | |
| The Gallery | 2 Broad Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Street Club | 12 Market Street | 241 yd | |
| Sir Samuel Romilly | The Sir Samuel Romilly, 8, Romilly Buildings Broad Street | 243 yd | |
| Borough Arms | Borough Arms, 72 High Street | 258 yd | |
| Wyndham Conservative Club | Wyndham Conservative Club Harbour Road | 304 yd | |
| Baruc Arms | 80 - 81 High Street | 319 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irene's Supper Bar | Irene's Supper Bar, 19 Park Crescent | 120 yd | |
| Academy@Junction | Street Record Hood Road | 180 yd | |
| Harveys | Harveys Fish And Chip Shop, 2 Vale Street | 214 yd | |
| Athena Take Away | Athena Take Away, 7 Broad Street | 270 yd | |
| Miss Pennies | Miss Pennies Fried Chicken And Burger Bar, 9 Broad Street | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 39 - 40 Park Crescent | 269 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.