Buttrills Close is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 8EJ is located in the Buttrills 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 Buttrills Close, Barry, CF62 8EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 8HA, CF62 8EX, CF62 8EF, CF62 8JH, CF62 8EW, CF62 8EG, CF62 8EY, CF62 8HY, CF62 8EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF62 8EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50.5% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49.5% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 8EJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.9% 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 | 48.6% | 60.9% | 12.3% | 37.9% | 23.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.3% | 19.9% | -6.4% | 44.2% | -24.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 16.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 7.0% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 1.2% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 30.3% | 35.5% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -12.9% |
| Good health | 38% | 37.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 17.8% | 17.8% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 13.5% | 7.1% | -6.4% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 28% | -8.0% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.9% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 13% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 8.1% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 14.3% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.4% | 18.6% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -15.2% |
| Other | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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 | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.6% | 95% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 93.9% 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 | 96.6% | 93.9% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| European Union | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 92.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 37.9% | 13.5% | 24.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.1% | 37.2% | 22.9% |
| Christian | 29.8% | 46.2% | -16.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Buttrills Close was 168.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 76.3% higher than the Baruc average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Buttrills Close has the 24th highest crime rate of 104 local areas in Baruc and the 40th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 112.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Buttrills Close, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-05-28 | £238,535 |
| 2 Buttrills Close, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £35,000 | 1998-02-24 | £184,239 |
CF62 8EJ area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 182 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gladstone Primary School Gladstone Road , CF62 8NA | - not rated | 196 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Street Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Barry CF62 8HT | - not rated | 554 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 554 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 | 970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Day Service | Hen Goleg College Fields Close | 305 yd | |
| Tiffin Rasoi | Tiffin Rasoi, 37 Holton Road | 440 yd | |
| Senior Health Shop | Age Concern, 38 Holton Road | 454 yd | |
| La Cucina | La Cucina, 51 Holton Road | 463 yd | |
| Wongs | Wong's Chinese Takeaway, 108 Broad Street | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard | The Cherry Orchard Buttrills Road | 324 yd | |
| The Savoy Social Club | Savoy Hall Broad Street | 463 yd | |
| The Buck Sports Bar & Grill | The Buck, 62 - 66 Holton Road | 519 yd | |
| The Butterfly Collector | 50A Holton Road | 519 yd | |
| Tynewydd inn | Tynewydd Inn, 103 Tynewydd Road | 520 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 15 - 17 Holton Road | 417 yd | |
| Fat Boys | Fat Boys, 25 Holton Road | 418 yd | |
| Rocket joes | Rocket Joes Pizza, 47 Holton Road | 440 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 48 Holton Road | 454 yd | |
| Lucky Chef | Lucky Chef, 109 Broad Street | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Holton Road | 463 yd | |
| Awesome Wales | 74 Holton Road | 533 yd | |
| B & M Express | B&m Express, 102 - 106 Holton Road | 586 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 1 Colcot Road | 613 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc Heol Ceiniog | 672 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.