Castle Drive is in Dinas Powys and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF64 4NT 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 Castle Drive, Dinas Powys, CF64 4NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF64 4NS, CF64 4NR, CF64 4NN, CF64 4PA, CF64 4NL, CF64 4NU, CF64 4NJ, CF64 4PB, CF64 4NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF64 4NT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 32.6% | 31.1% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.8% | 48.7% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 6.6% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 52.2% | 60.5% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 12.1% |
| Good health | 25.2% | 24.5% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -9.1% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 11.5% | -7.1% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.4% | 17.1% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 9.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.9% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 14% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 36% | 13.0% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 5.7% | 2.6% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 95.3% | 91.6% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
In this area, 94.8% 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% | 94.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 94.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.2% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Drive was 59.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.4% higher than the Dinas Powys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Drive has the 8th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Dinas Powys and the 181st highest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Duffryn House Castle Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2024-01-05 | £149,717 |
| 1 Duffryn House Castle Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2022-04-26 | £129,263 |
| 2 Duffryn House Castle Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2019-02-01 | £161,803 |
| 1 Duffryn House Castle Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2015-09-30 | £157,604 |
| 3 Duffryn House Castle Drive, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2014-10-24 | £153,532 |
CF64 4NT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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.
CF64 4NT 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 | 74 |
| Retired | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Sully Road , CF64 2TQ | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Cyres Comprehensive School St Cyre's Road , Penarth CF64 2XP | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Pen Y Garth 1 Heol Tircoch , CF64 2QN | - not rated | 1,294 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Awen Project The Spinney , Twyncyn CF64 4AS | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Andrews Major C.I.W. Primary School St Andrew's Road , Dinas Powys CF64 4HB | - not rated | 1,444 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hung House | Hung House, 3, The Parade Castle Drive | 44 yd | |
| White Gecko Craft Lounge | 13, Camms Corner Plas Essyllt | 187 yd | |
| Dinas Powys Voluntary Concern | Murchfield Community Centre Sunnycroft Lane | 410 yd | |
| Yummies | 28 Cardiff Road | 453 yd | |
| Perrys Pitstop Cafe | Radian Garage Cardiff Road | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 1 Station Road | 799 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Inn Station Road | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Fish Bar | Joes Chippy, 5, The Parade Castle Drive | 44 yd | |
| Westlake Chop Suey | West Lake Chop Suey House, 4 Elm Grove Road | 691 yd | |
| Balti Tandoori | The Balti Tandoori, 17 Station Road | 799 yd | |
| Grill and Oven Ltd | Grill And Oven, 19 Station Road | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Parade Castle Drive | 44 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.