Southey Street is in Barry and in Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 8EY 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 Southey Street, Barry, CF62 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 8EN, CF62 8EX, CF62 8NB, CF62 8ND, CF62 8EW, CF62 8EZ, CF62 8EJ, CF62 8ET, CF62 8DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF62 8EY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% 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 | 49.7% | 47.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 | 31.2% | 39.2% | 8.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 37.1% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -7.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 15% | 11.8% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 39.7% | 44.9% | 5.2% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 34% | -7.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 14% | 15.8% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 28.2% | 15.1% | -13.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 12.1% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 14.6% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 6.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 19.7% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 29.7% | 7.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 92.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 11.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 94.4% 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 | 97.3% | 94.4% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 11.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 94.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.2% | 37.2% | 16.0% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southey Street was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.4% lower than the Baruc average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southey Street has the 14th lowest crime rate of 104 local areas in Baruc and the 94th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Southey Street, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2024-01-05 | £207,400 |
| School House Southey Street, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-19 | £265,448 |
| School House Southey Street, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-23 | £235,337 |
| 19 Southey Street, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-10-23 | £230,444 |
| 15 Southey Street, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2019-10-01 | £234,717 |
CF62 8EY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone Primary School Gladstone Road , CF62 8NA | - not rated | 179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Curig College Road , CF62 8HQ | - not rated | 358 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| High Street Primary School St Paul's Avenue , Barry CF62 8HT | - not rated | 713 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Sant Baruc St Paul's Avenue , CF62 8HT | - not rated | 713 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holton Primary School Holton Road , CF63 4TF | - not rated | 1,011 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 | 373 yd | |
| Tiffin Rasoi | Tiffin Rasoi, 37 Holton Road | 411 yd | |
| La Cucina | La Cucina, 51 Holton Road | 414 yd | |
| Senior Health Shop | Age Concern, 38 Holton Road | 444 yd | |
| Chellos cafe | 78 Holton Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Orchard | The Cherry Orchard Buttrills Road | 339 yd | |
| Tynewydd inn | Tynewydd Inn, 103 Tynewydd Road | 349 yd | |
| The Buck Sports Bar & Grill | The Buck, 62 - 66 Holton Road | 460 yd | |
| The Butterfly Collector | 50A Holton Road | 460 yd | |
| Barry Dock Working Mens Liberal Club | Barry Dock Working Mens Liberal Club And Institute, 1 Thompson Street | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket joes | Rocket Joes Pizza, 47 Holton Road | 411 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 15 - 17 Holton Road | 421 yd | |
| Fat Boys | Fat Boys, 25 Holton Road | 423 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Papa Johns, 48 Holton Road | 444 yd | |
| Subway | Subway, 82 Holton Road | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express Holton Road | 414 yd | |
| Awesome Wales | 74 Holton Road | 466 yd | |
| B & M Express | B&m Express, 102 - 106 Holton Road | 500 yd | |
| The Co-operative Group | 1 Colcot Road | 691 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | Iceland Foods Plc, 143 Holton Road | 691 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 | 167.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.