Palmerston Road is in Barry and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF63 2YZ 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 Palmerston Road, Barry, CF63 2YZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF63 2XA, CF63 2RE, CF63 2AT, CF63 2RB, CF63 2NR, CF63 2RA, CF63 2RD, CF63 2QZ, CF63 2NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF63 2YZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55% | 50.4% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 45% | 49.6% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 2YZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 42.4% | 46.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.3% | 32.1% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 11.2% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.9% | 45.1% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 36.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.2% | -4.3% | 12.7% | 0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 30.5% | 20% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 11.8% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.3% | 17.5% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 17.9% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 10% | 25.7% | 15.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.5% | 87.7% | -6.8% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.8% | 89.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 89.6% | -5.9% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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 | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 33.8% | 46.2% | -12.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Palmerston Road was 113.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.7% higher than the Cadoc average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Palmerston Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Cadoc and the 76th highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 20 Palmerston Workshop Palmerston Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-01-29 | £184,356 |
| Unit 8-9 Palmerston Workshops Palmerston Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £1,250,000 | 2020-02-10 | £1,485,507 |
| Unit 20 Palmerston Workshop Palmerston Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Other, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-04-17 | £146,139 |
| 1 Palmerston Road, Barry, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £139,000 | 2007-12-07 | £228,656 |
CF63 2YZ 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 | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palmerston Primary School Pen-Y-Bryn , Cadoxton CF63 2XL | - not rated | 483 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cadoxton Community Primary Victoria Park Road , Barry CF63 2JS | - not rated | 834 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Richard Gwyn R.C. High School Argae Lane , CF63 1BL | - not rated | 943 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Jenner Park Primary Hannah Street , Barry CF63 1DG | - not rated | 1,461 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holton Primary School Holton Road , CF63 4TF | - not rated | 1,610 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just Perfect Catering At Dow Corning Ltd | Dow Corning Cardiff Road | 380 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1, Briscombe Retail Park Cardiff Road | 589 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Ty Verlon Industrial Estate | 598 yd | |
| Mel's Cafe | The Business Centre Priority Business Park | 625 yd | |
| Mint Room Barry | Mint Room, 98 Main Street | 877 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenbrook Inn | Glenbrook Inn Dobbins Road | 568 yd | |
| Cadoxton Conservative Club | Cadoxton Conservative Club, 31 Vere Street | 816 yd | |
| King William | King William Iv Bridge Street | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allans Family Fish Bar | 12 Vere Street | 625 yd | |
| Flaming frangos | 13 Vere Street | 674 yd | |
| Royal Balti | Royal Balti, 44 Vere Street | 749 yd | |
| Barry Fish Bar | Smart Kebab House And Fish Bar, 41 Vere Street | 749 yd | |
| Ginger Panda | The New Barry Chinese Takeaway, 35 Vere Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Express, 1 Barry Road | 1,001 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.