Pontypridd Road, Barry, CF62 7LS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF62 7LS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	51.2%	-1.5%	51.0%	0.2%
Male	47.3%	48.8%	1.5%	49.0%	-0.2%

Partnership Status

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 7LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.6% 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	15.5%	23.1%	7.6%	37.9%	-14.8%
Married: Opposite sex	56.8%	57.6%	0.8%	44.2%	13.4%
Separated	3.2%	1.3%	-1.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.7%	6.1%	-1.6%	9.1%	-3.0%
Widowed	16.8%	11.8%	-5.0%	6.1%	5.7%

Health

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	43.4%	39.6%	-3.8%	48.4%	-8.8%
Good health	36.3%	38.1%	1.8%	33.6%	4.5%
Fair health	14.5%	16.2%	1.7%	12.7%	3.5%
Bad health	5.5%	5.4%	-0.1%	4.0%	1.4%
Very bad health	0.4%	0.8%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.4%

Education and Qualifications

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	23.6%	21.1%	-2.5%	18.2%	2.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.2%	8.4%	-4.8%	9.6%	-1.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	13.7%	-0.8%	13.4%	0.3%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	11.9%	5.5%	5.3%	6.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	14.1%	0.5%	16.9%	-2.8%
Degree or Similar	25%	26.9%	1.9%	33.8%	-6.9%
Other	3.6%	4%	0.4%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.2% 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%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%	0.1%
Indian	2%	0%	-2.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	2.3%	2.7%	0.4%	2.7%	0.0%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.8%	0.4%
White	94.5%	94.2%	-0.3%	81.4%	12.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	96.9%	96.9%	0.0%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	1.9%	-0.8%	5.6%	-3.7%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	96.9%	0.4%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.3%	2.3%	9.8%	-7.5%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.4%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.4%	76.7%	10.7%
No passport held	12.6%	13.5%	-0.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.4%	37.2%	-1.8%
Christian	55%	46.2%	8.8%
Buddhist	0.8%	0.5%	0.3%
Muslim	2.7%	6.5%	-3.8%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Pontypridd Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Pontypridd Road was 40.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.5% lower than the Dyfan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Pontypridd Road has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dyfan and the 200th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,600

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in CF62 7LS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 1/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Pontypridd Road are based on 5 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Vale Of Glamorgan.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Pontypridd Road, Barry, CF62 7LS

Estimated Average Property Prices for CF62 7LS

Average Price
£319,710

Semi-Detached
£321,334

Terraced
£231,848

Detached
£327,308

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Pontypridd Road

Average Price
£325,579

Semi-Detached
£352,263

Terraced
£361,551

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£209,556

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Pontypridd Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
48 Pontypridd Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-08-29	£274,256
82 Pontypridd Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-01-10	£252,801
64 Pontypridd Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building	£233,000	2024-11-19	£239,223
44 Pontypridd Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2023-09-29	£333,213
64 Pontypridd Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building	£222,500	2023-04-26	£240,078

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CF62 7LS

Employment

CF62 7LS 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 7LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	98
Full-Time Employee	57
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	20
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Human health and social work activities	14
Construction	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Education	8
Manufacturing	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Other	3
Information and communication	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Not applicable

	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	378 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ	- not rated	1,206 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Whitmore High School Port Road West , CF62 8ZJ	- not rated	1,210 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable		More About School
High Street Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Barry CF62 8HT	- not rated	1,214 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT	- not rated	1,214 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
South Wales Fire Service	Barry Fire Station Port Road West	547 yd
Park Hotel	The Park Park Crescent	743 yd
CF10 Canteens	Barry College Colcot Road	770 yd
CF10 Shop	Barry College Colcot Road	770 yd
Travel Lodge Cardiff Airport	Travelodge Port Road West	887 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cwm Talwg	The Cwm Talwg Plas Cleddau	390 yd
Toby Carvery	Toby Carvery Port Road West	887 yd
Borough Arms	Borough Arms, 72 High Street	1,024 yd
Baruc Arms	80 - 81 High Street	1,025 yd
The Dock town Bar	Bar Envy, 12 Broad Street	1,066 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chopsticks	Chopsticks, Shop 9 Plas Cleddau	390 yd
Pizza Perfection	2 Plas Cleddau	390 yd
Harveys	Harveys Fish And Chip Shop, 2 Vale Street	778 yd
Irene's Supper Bar	Irene's Supper Bar, 19 Park Crescent	826 yd
Academy@Junction	Street Record Hood Road	860 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, 39 - 40 Park Crescent	661 yd
The Co-operative Group	The Co-operative Food Pontypridd Road	887 yd
The Co-operative Group	1 Colcot Road	892 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near CF62 7LS postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	224.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	22.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of CF62 7LS