Powys Drive is in Dinas Powys and in Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF64 4LN is located in the Dinas Powys 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 Powys Drive, Dinas Powys, CF64 4LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF64 4JQ, CF64 4LQ, CF64 4LB, CF64 4LP, CF64 4JP, CF64 4JN, CF64 4JR, CF64 4JU, CF64 4LE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF64 4LN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.7% | 49.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 31.4% | 33.2% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.1% | 50.7% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 5.5% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.6% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.6% | 49.6% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 37.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.3% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 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 | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 6.9% | -6.2% | 9.6% | -2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14.3% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 18% | -0.2% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 41.5% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 98.6% | 98.8% | 0.2% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 96.2% | 95.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 95.7% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.4% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49% | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Powys Drive was 18.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.3% lower than the Dinas Powys average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Powys Drive has the 6th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Dinas Powys and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Powys Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2023-12-12 | £389,938 |
| 18 Powys Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-12-14 | £359,713 |
| 17 Powys Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £379,950 | 2022-09-30 | £395,194 |
| 19 Powys Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,950 | 2022-07-01 | £316,106 |
| 3 Powys Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2021-07-30 | £318,740 |
CF64 4LN 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Pen Y Garth 1 Heol Tircoch , CF64 2QN | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Awen Project The Spinney , Twyncyn CF64 4AS | - not rated | 1,274 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Cyres Comprehensive School St Cyre's Road , Penarth CF64 2XP | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Sully Road , CF64 2TQ | - not rated | 1,371 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Andrews Major C.I.W. Primary School St Andrew's Road , Dinas Powys CF64 4HB | - not rated | 1,527 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 Royal India | The Royal India, 213 Cardiff Road | 343 yd | |
| Hung House | Hung House, 3, The Parade Castle Drive | 514 yd | |
| White Gecko Craft Lounge | 13, Camms Corner Plas Essyllt | 659 yd | |
| Yummies | 28 Cardiff Road | 660 yd | |
| Perrys Pitstop Cafe | Radian Garage Cardiff Road | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 1 Station Road | 905 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Inn Station Road | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Fish Bar | Joes Chippy, 5, The Parade Castle Drive | 514 yd | |
| Westlake Chop Suey | West Lake Chop Suey House, 4 Elm Grove Road | 767 yd | |
| Balti Tandoori | The Balti Tandoori, 17 Station Road | 905 yd | |
| Grill and Oven Ltd | Grill And Oven, 19 Station Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Parade Castle Drive | 514 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 | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 68.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 68.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 19.37 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.