Badgers Brook Drive is in Ystradowen, Cowbridge and in The Vale Of Glamorgan district. CF71 7TX is located in the Cowbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This postcode has been in use since 1998-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Badgers Brook Drive, Ystradowen, Cowbridge, CF71 7TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CF71 7TT, CF71 7TR, CF71 7TB, CF71 7TZ, CF71 7SE, CF71 7TY, CF71 7SY, CF71 7SF, CF71 7TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding CF71 7TX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 48.8% | 49.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of CF71 7TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 69.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 18.8% | 18.4% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -19.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.4% | 69.3% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 25.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 4.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 63.9% | 57.9% | -6.0% | 48.4% | 9.5% |
| Good health | 26.8% | 29% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -4.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.7% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.3% | 10% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.3% | 5.7% | -0.6% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 12.5% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 10.8% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.1% | 57% | 0.9% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 98.2% | 97.3% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.9% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 94.3% | 96.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 93.4% | 97% | 3.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.5% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.8% | 76.7% | 18.1% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.2% | 37.2% | -3.0% |
| Christian | 59% | 46.2% | 12.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Badgers Brook Drive was 12.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.5% lower than the Cowbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Badgers Brook Drive has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Cowbridge and the 39th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Vale of Glamorgan .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.0%.
Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Badgers Brook Drive, Cowbridge, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-03-03 | £463,950 |
| 18 Badgers Brook Drive, Cowbridge, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-08-27 | £464,844 |
| 23 Badgers Brook Drive, Cowbridge, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-12-18 | £397,008 |
| 11 Badgers Brook Drive, Cowbridge, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2020-05-29 | £549,518 |
| 24 Badgers Brook Drive, Cowbridge, The Vale Of Glamorgan Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2019-11-29 | £372,887 |
CF71 7TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 108 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Education | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llansannor C.I.W. Primary School Llansannor , Ystradowen CF71 7SZ | - not rated | 2,076 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Llanhari Llanhari , Pontyclun CF72 9XE | - not rated | 2,874 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanhari Primary School Aelfryn , Llanharry CF72 9LQ | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cowbridge Comprehensive School Aberthin Road , CF71 7EN | - not rated | 3,375 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Iolo Morganwg Broadway , CF71 7ER | - not rated | 4,096 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.