Alwen Drive is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 7LH is located in the Illtyd 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 Alwen Drive, Barry, CF62 7LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 7TF, CF62 7BN, CF62 7TL, CF62 7LG, CF62 7HB, CF62 7DR, CF62 7TG, CF62 7NH, CF62 7HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CF62 7LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.8% | 53.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.2% | 46.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 7LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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 | 20% | 18.3% | -1.7% | 37.9% | -19.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.8% | 62.2% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 18.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 9.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
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 | 43.7% | 43.5% | -0.2% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 42.7% | 36.1% | -6.6% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 10% | 16% | 6.0% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 13.8% | 15.1% | 1.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 7.3% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 6.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 23.3% | 10.4% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 32.2% | 0.1% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 98% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 98.6% | 94.9% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4.1% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 94.9% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Alwen Drive was 21.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Dyfan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Alwen Drive has the 9th lowest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dyfan and the 97th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Alwen Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-11-22 | £427,011 |
| 12 Alwen Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2017-09-22 | £346,944 |
| 14 Alwen Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2016-03-31 | £297,015 |
| 10 Alwen Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2010-12-15 | £359,704 |
| 12 Alwen Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £198,500 | 2010-08-16 | £341,089 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF62 7LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 95 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 403 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Port Road West , CF62 8ZJ | - not rated | 912 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Street Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Barry CF62 8HT | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 1,362 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Fire Service | Barry Fire Station Port Road West | 338 yd | |
| CF10 Canteens | Barry College Colcot Road | 612 yd | |
| CF10 Shop | Barry College Colcot Road | 612 yd | |
| Travel Lodge Cardiff Airport | Travelodge Port Road West | 852 yd | |
| Aroma Coffee Outlet | Barry Hospital Colcot Road | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cwm Talwg | The Cwm Talwg Plas Cleddau | 242 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Toby Carvery Port Road West | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks | Chopsticks, Shop 9 Plas Cleddau | 242 yd | |
| Pizza Perfection | 2 Plas Cleddau | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Group | 1 Colcot Road | 790 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stirling Road | 826 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | The Co-operative Food Pontypridd Road | 852 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 39 - 40 Park Crescent | 957 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 | 152 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.