Borough Avenue is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF62 9UU 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 Borough Avenue, Barry, CF62 9UU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF62 9XJ, CF62 9UR, CF62 9UX, CF62 9SW, CF62 9SU, CF62 9TU, CF62 8UJ, CF62 9PY, CF62 9TW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF62 9UU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48% | 48.8% | 0.8% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52% | 51.2% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 38.5% | 36.6% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.2% | 33.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | -10.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 3.9% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.4% | 13.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
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 (61.7%) 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 | 31.6% | 35% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -13.4% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 26.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 22.2% | 3.8% | 12.7% | 9.5% |
| Bad health | 10.4% | 12.8% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 8.8% |
| Very bad health | 4.4% | 3.3% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
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 | 32.7% | 27.6% | -5.1% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.7% | 10.8% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10.3% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 15.8% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.5% | 25.1% | 12.6% | 33.8% | -8.7% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.4% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.6% | 96.3% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
In this area, 95.9% 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 | 97.6% | 95.9% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 95.9% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Borough Avenue was 28.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.7% lower than the Court average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Borough Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Court and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38 Borough Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-01-31 | £361,144 |
| 28 Borough Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2020-08-14 | £236,850 |
| 18 Borough Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2016-10-18 | £203,481 |
| 28 Borough Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-09-30 | £237,937 |
| 8 Borough Avenue, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2016-03-24 | £268,025 |
CF62 9UU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 64 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore High School Port Road West , CF62 8ZJ | - not rated | 572 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Colcot Primary School Florence Avenue , Barry CF62 9XH | - not rated | 675 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Oakfield Primary School Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 1,119 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pencoedtre High School Merthyr Dyfan Road , CF62 9YQ | - not rated | 1,384 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 | 602 yd | |
| The Ruck | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 791 yd | |
| Master Mariner | The Master Mariner Skomer Road | 951 yd | |
| CF10 Canteens | Barry College Colcot Road | 1,084 yd | |
| CF10 Shop | Barry College Colcot Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Colcot Arms | Colcot Arms Hotel Colcot Road | 200 yd | |
| Brynhill Golf Club | Brynhill Golf Club Little Brynhill Lane | 486 yd | |
| Barry Rugby Club | Barry Rugby Football Club Merthyr Dyfan Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Fish Bar | G9 Fish Bar, 3 Winston Road | 133 yd | |
| Golden Dragon Takeaway | Golden Dragon, 55 Winston Road | 331 yd | |
| Raj of Barry | Shah, 57 Winston Road | 331 yd | |
| Superpower Living | Y Rhosyn Highlight Lane | 646 yd | |
| Master Fryer | 3 - 4 Skomer Road | 895 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stirling Road | 815 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 | 174.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.