Park Avenue is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 7RL 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 Park Avenue, Barry, CF62 7RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 6QX, CF62 7RF, CF62 5SB, CF62 6QZ, CF62 7RG, CF62 7RJ, CF62 6RS, CF62 5RZ, CF62 6RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF62 7RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents 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% | 48.6% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.1% | 51.4% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 40.2% | 37.8% | -2.4% | 37.9% | -0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 38.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 13% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 | 46.6% | 51.6% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 29.7% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 14.6% | 11.9% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21.1% | 16.6% | -4.5% | 18.2% | -1.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 11.3% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.8% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 35.6% | 10.6% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 97.4% | 93.1% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
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 | 96.1% | 96.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.8% | 96.9% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 76.7% | 8.9% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Avenue was 95.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% lower than the Baruc average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Park Avenue has the 47th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Baruc and the 97th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Park Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-08-08 | £355,132 |
| Redlands Park Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £329,000 | 2024-06-27 | £321,486 |
| 18 Park Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-05-20 | £320,700 |
| 1 Park Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2021-03-12 | £342,855 |
| 17 Park Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-01-15 | £301,664 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,104 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 1,104 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Barry Island Primary Clive Road , Barry Island CF62 5UZ | - not rated | 1,229 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 | 1,399 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 1,454 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| USTA Restaurant | Usta, 1 The Parade | 194 yd | |
| The Beauty Spot Romilly Park | Romilly Park Romilly Park Road | 335 yd | |
| Aberthaw House Hotel | Aberthaw House Hotel, 28 Porthkerry Road | 357 yd | |
| The Gallery | 2 Broad Street | 497 yd | |
| The Dock Town Grill | 4 Broad Street | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry West End Club | Barry West End Club, 52 St Nicholas' Road | 110 yd | |
| Wyndham Conservative Club | Wyndham Conservative Club Harbour Road | 163 yd | |
| Ship Inn | Ship Hotel Harbour Road | 176 yd | |
| Sir Samuel Romilly | The Sir Samuel Romilly, 8, Romilly Buildings Broad Street | 450 yd | |
| The Market Street Club | 12 Market Street | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy@Junction | Street Record Hood Road | 478 yd | |
| Irene's Supper Bar | Irene's Supper Bar, 19 Park Crescent | 512 yd | |
| Athena Take Away | Athena Take Away, 7 Broad Street | 513 yd | |
| Miss Pennies | Miss Pennies Fried Chicken And Burger Bar, 9 Broad Street | 513 yd | |
| Carlos Pizza | Carlos Pizza, 3 Broad Street | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, 39 - 40 Park Crescent | 716 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 | 170.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.