Glenbrook Drive is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF63 2FA is located in the Cadoc 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 Glenbrook Drive, Barry, CF63 2FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF63 2FE, CF63 2FF, CF63 2FB, CF63 2FG, CF63 2NP, CF63 2NH, CF63 2NJ, CF63 2FH, CF63 2FJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF63 2FA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 48.9% | 48.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 51.1% | 51.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 CF63 2FA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.5% 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 | 52.5% | 54.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.1% | 20.1% | -4.0% | 44.2% | -24.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 17.9% | 18.8% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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 | 46.2% | 45.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 35.3% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 15% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 17.9% | 14.8% | -3.1% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 11.6% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.8% | 12.3% | -15.5% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 8.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 17.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 31% | 10.6% | 33.8% | -2.8% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 4% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.8% | 91.5% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.2% 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 | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 2.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 97.2% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 15.9% | 13.5% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.9% | 37.2% | 22.7% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Glenbrook Drive was 145.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.4% higher than the Cadoc average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Glenbrook Drive has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cadoc and the 55th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.8%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Glenbrook Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2020-01-08 | £190,117 |
| 90 Glenbrook Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2019-08-30 | £162,641 |
| 102 Glenbrook Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £114,000 | 2018-12-14 | £155,291 |
| 92 Glenbrook Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2017-09-22 | £121,607 |
| 94 Glenbrook Drive, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2017-06-12 | £117,650 |
CF63 2FA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Richard Gwyn R.C. High School Argae Lane , CF63 1BL | - not rated | 347 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Palmerston Primary School Pen-Y-Bryn , Cadoxton CF63 2XL | - not rated | 390 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cadoxton Community Primary Victoria Park Road , Barry CF63 2JS | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jenner Park Primary Hannah Street , Barry CF63 1DG | - not rated | 1,690 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant Amroth Court , Caldy Close CF62 9DU | - not rated | 1,839 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mel's Cafe | The Business Centre Priority Business Park | 586 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Ty Verlon Industrial Estate | 737 yd | |
| Just Perfect Catering At Dow Corning Ltd | Dow Corning Cardiff Road | 892 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, Briscombe Retail Park Cardiff Road | 1,081 yd | |
| Mint Room Barry | Mint Room, 98 Main Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Inn | Glenbrook Inn Dobbins Road | 108 yd | |
| St Andrews Major Golf Club | St Andrews Major Golf Club Argae Lane | 587 yd | |
| King William | King William Iv Bridge Street | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allans Family Fish Bar | 12 Vere Street | 999 yd | |
| Flaming frangos | 13 Vere Street | 1,061 yd | |
| Golden Star | Golden Star, 84 Main Street | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Lidl Uk Gmbh Cennin Pedr | 1,080 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 | 66.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 144.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.