Castle Close is in Dinas Powys and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF64 4PB 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 Close, Dinas Powys, CF64 4PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF64 4PA, CF64 4LA, CF64 4NZ, CF64 4PD, CF64 4NL, CF64 4NY, CF64 4JU, CF64 4NT, CF64 4JN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CF64 4PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.2% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.8% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 48.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 5.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 9.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 49.3% | 44.7% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -3.7% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 16.5% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 16.3% | 15.4% | -0.9% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.2% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 15.4% | -8.5% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.6% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.8% | 29.3% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.5% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
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 | 97.3% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 97.2% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Close was 23.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.1% lower than the Dinas Powys average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dinas Powys and the 113th lowest crime rate of 429 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Castle Close, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £181,500 | 2020-03-13 | £231,917 |
| 4 Castle Close, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2008-06-12 | £222,146 |
| 5 Castle Close, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2007-02-23 | £265,650 |
| 1 Castle Close, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2003-06-19 | £313,693 |
| 3 Castle Close, Dinas Powys, The Vale Of Glamorgan Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 1999-02-12 | £310,614 |
The percentage of retired residents living in CF64 4PB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dinas Powys Infants Cardiff Road , Dinas Powys CF64 4JU | - not rated | 228 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Murch Junior School Fairoaks , The Murch CF64 4QU | - not rated | 360 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ashgrove School Sully Road , Penarth CF64 2TP | - not rated | 859 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Erw'r Delyn Sully Road , Penarth CF64 2TP | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Joseph's R.C. Primary School Sully Road , CF64 2TQ | - not rated | 1,034 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 | 186 yd | |
| White Gecko Craft Lounge | 13, Camms Corner Plas Essyllt | 332 yd | |
| The Royal India | The Royal India, 213 Cardiff Road | 451 yd | |
| Yummies | 28 Cardiff Road | 486 yd | |
| Perrys Pitstop Cafe | Radian Garage Cardiff Road | 486 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Horseshoes | Three Horseshoes, 1 Station Road | 812 yd | |
| Star Inn | Star Inn Station Road | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Fish Bar | Joes Chippy, 5, The Parade Castle Drive | 186 yd | |
| Westlake Chop Suey | West Lake Chop Suey House, 4 Elm Grove Road | 689 yd | |
| Balti Tandoori | The Balti Tandoori, 17 Station Road | 812 yd | |
| Grill and Oven Ltd | Grill And Oven, 19 Station Road | 819 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | The Parade Castle Drive | 186 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 | 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.