Hardy Close is in Barry and in Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 9HJ is located in the Gibbonsdown 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 Hardy Close, Barry, CF62 9HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 9HL, CF62 9HF, CF62 9HE, CF62 9BS, CF62 9HH, CF62 9HG, CF62 9HD, CF63 1QQ, CF62 9HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF62 9HJ 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 | 54.7% | 51.2% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.8% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 30.7% | 36.2% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.8% | 49.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 48.7% | 44.6% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 31.3% | -5.4% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 17.5% | 7.2% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 17% | 17.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 8.2% | -10.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 19.7% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 5.9% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.5% | 21.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | 4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 26.2% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.4% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 2.3% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.2% | 92.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.9% | 93.5% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 93.3% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 47.4% | 46.2% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardy Close was 31.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.6% lower than the Court average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardy Close has the 6th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Court and the 159th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.5%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hardy Close, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-09-19 | £310,000 |
| 18 Hardy Close, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2025-03-21 | £198,010 |
| 22 Hardy Close, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-20 | £187,164 |
| 28 Hardy Close, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2024-08-02 | £297,225 |
| 17 Hardy Close, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-04-28 | £346,820 |
CF62 9HJ 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pencoedtre High School Merthyr Dyfan Road , CF62 9YQ | - not rated | 303 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 674 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Colcot Primary School Florence Avenue , Barry CF62 9XH | - not rated | 691 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 774 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jenner Park Primary Hannah Street , Barry CF63 1DG | - not rated | 1,255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Mariner | The Master Mariner Skomer Road | 402 yd | |
| The Ruck | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Rugby Club | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 524 yd | |
| King William | King William Iv Bridge Street | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master pizza | 5 Skomer Road | 445 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 3 - 4 Skomer Road | 453 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway | Golden Dragon, 55 Winston Road | 985 yd | |
| Raj of Barry | Shah, 57 Winston Road | 985 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl Uk Gmbh Cennin Pedr | 998 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 | 216.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.