Port Road East is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 9PT is located in the Dyfan 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 Port Road East, Barry, CF62 9PT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 9XY, CF62 9PY, CF62 9UR, CF62 9QA, CF62 9XJ, CF62 9UU, CF62 8PN, CF62 9US, CF62 9PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF62 9PT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.6% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.4% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 9PT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% 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 | 27.3% | 29.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.5% | 55.2% | 1.7% | 44.2% | 11.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 7.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 5.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 | 46.9% | 43.7% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -4.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 36.5% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 13.5% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 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 | 15.6% | 16.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 7.2% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.1% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.5% | 7.2% | -1.3% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 18.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.9% | 31.2% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4.5% | -0.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.4% | 95.8% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 97.3% 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 | 94.6% | 97.3% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 97.3% | 2.7% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.9% | 76.7% | 15.2% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.9% | 37.2% | 1.7% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Port Road East was 43.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.5% lower than the Dyfan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Port Road East has the 5th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Dyfan and the 205th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Port Road East, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £547,500 | 2023-03-10 | £545,836 |
| 24 Port Road East, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2020-12-03 | £641,321 |
| 46 Port Road East, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2020-01-10 | £520,050 |
| 30 Port Road East, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2016-09-13 | £366,966 |
| 46 Port Road East, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2014-07-04 | £467,903 |
CF62 9PT 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 9PT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colcot Primary School Florence Avenue , Barry CF62 9XH | - not rated | 666 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Whitmore High School Port Road West , CF62 8ZJ | - not rated | 723 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Oakfield Primary School Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 1,290 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 1,334 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pencoedtre High School Merthyr Dyfan Road , CF62 9YQ | - not rated | 1,366 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee Outlet | Barry Hospital Colcot Road | 792 yd | |
| The Ruck | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 843 yd | |
| Master Mariner | The Master Mariner Skomer Road | 1,032 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brynhill Golf Club | Brynhill Golf Club Little Brynhill Lane | 270 yd | |
| The Colcot Arms | Colcot Arms Hotel Colcot Road | 368 yd | |
| Barry Rugby Club | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 843 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Fish Bar | G9 Fish Bar, 3 Winston Road | 358 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway | Golden Dragon, 55 Winston Road | 430 yd | |
| Raj of Barry | Shah, 57 Winston Road | 430 yd | |
| Superpower Living | Y Rhosyn Highlight Lane | 590 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 3 - 4 Skomer Road | 979 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stirling Road | 880 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 | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 38.1% |
| 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 57.11 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 57.11 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 11.33 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.