Merthyr Dyfan Road is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 9TH 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 Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry, CF62 9TH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 9TP, CF62 9DD, CF62 9DE, CF62 9TD, CF62 9SZ, CF62 9TB, CF62 9TA, CF62 9TS, CF62 9ED.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF62 9TH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 54.3% | 49.5% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50.5% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 9TH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.1% 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 | 49.8% | 49.1% | -0.7% | 37.9% | 11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.2% | 32.9% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -11.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 11.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.8% | -1.4% | 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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (67.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.9% | 41.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 26.8% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 21.1% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 8.4% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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.
In the area around CF62 9TH this area, 31.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 20.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48% | 31.6% | -16.4% | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 11% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 7% | 20.2% | 13.2% | 33.8% | -13.6% |
| Other | 4% | 2.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 95.5% | 95% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 13.6% |
In this area, 98.3% 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 | 98.4% | 98.3% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 98.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.9% | 76.7% | -0.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.5% | 37.2% | 23.3% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merthyr Dyfan Road was 124.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.5% higher than the Court average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Merthyr Dyfan Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Court and the 68th 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 -45.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2023-12-01 | £212,500 |
| 74 Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-09-17 | £195,103 |
| 68 Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-02-12 | £214,204 |
| The Holmes Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £150 | 2020-12-10 | £174 |
| 84 Merthyr Dyfan Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2020-12-03 | £178,879 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colcot Primary School Florence Avenue , Barry CF62 9XH | - not rated | 236 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pencoedtre High School Merthyr Dyfan Road , CF62 9YQ | - not rated | 635 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 639 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 664 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jenner Park Primary Hannah Street , Barry CF63 1DG | - not rated | 1,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ruck | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 2 yd | |
| Master Mariner | The Master Mariner Skomer Road | 204 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Rugby Club | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 2 yd | |
| The Colcot Arms | Colcot Arms Hotel Colcot Road | 980 yd | |
| Brynhill Golf Club | Brynhill Golf Club Little Brynhill Lane | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master Fryer | 3 - 4 Skomer Road | 165 yd | |
| Master pizza | 5 Skomer Road | 172 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway | Golden Dragon, 55 Winston Road | 462 yd | |
| Raj of Barry | Shah, 57 Winston Road | 462 yd | |
| G9 Fish Bar | G9 Fish Bar, 3 Winston Road | 703 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.4% |
| 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 | 158 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.