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Cornerswell

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About

Cornerswell ward lies within the town of Barry, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from terraced homes to modern developments. It is bordered by the Barry to Cardiff railway line to the north and extends southward toward the town centre. Local amenities include several primary schools, community centres, and shopping parades serving the daily needs of residents.

The ward's landscape includes the sizable Romilly Park, a central green space with sports facilities and a children's play area. A notable local landmark is the Barry Memorial Hall on Gladstone Road, a venue for community events. The area's layout reflects its historical development as part of Barry's expansion, with street patterns varying between older, grid-like sections and more recent cul-de-sac estates.

Area overview

On average Cornerswell has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cornerswell is £48,781 per year. Cornerswell is home to around 5,251 people, with a population density of about 3,727 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cornerswell Population
5,251
Population density
3,727 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.14(-49%)
Public order
10.47(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.43(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.33(-27%)
Vehicle crime
3.81(+33%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,724
90%
Other White
156
2.97%
Other Asian
56
1.07%
Indian
43
0.82%
Chinese
39
0.74%
Total population: 5,249

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,628
38.05%
Level 3 (A level)
731
17.08%
No qualifications
669
15.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
608
14.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
312
7.29%
Total 16+ residents: 4,279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
866
38.71%
Owns with a mortgage
811
36.25%
Private landlord or letting agency
236
10.55%
Social rents from council
206
9.21%
Other social rented
76
3.4%
Total households: 2,237

Property prices in Cornerswell

Median price£317,500
Price per sq ft£346
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £459K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £317,500 (about £346 per square foot) in Cornerswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £685,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cornerswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£590,000£357
Semi-Detached29£395,000£374
Terraced34£273,000£295
Flats2£221,500£340

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cornerswell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cornerswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£293,500£117,750£273,000£187,485
2017£360,725£119,500£292,000£197,000
2018£349,975£115,000£330,000£208,000
2019£267,500£123,475£306,000£210,000
2020£650,000£118,000£337,500£205,000
2021£327,500£134,000£358,000£256,950
2022£495,000£150,500£407,500£296,000
2023£412,500£185,000£335,000£260,000
2024£565,000£155,000£362,500£268,000
2025£500,000£165,000£360,000£275,000
2026£685,000£422,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cornerswell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cornerswell.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£165£269£220
2017£270£182£265£198
2018£288£198£308£204
2019£275£222£285£235
2020£282£165£318£230
2021£308£222£321£272
2022£358£226£364£304
2023£378£273£363£257
2024£432£282£354£290
2025£322£251£375£295
2026£408£396£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cornerswell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Cornerswell in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Cornerswell

Is Cornerswell safe?

Cornerswell records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cornerswell?

The median sale price in Cornerswell is £317,500 (about £346 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Cornerswell?

Cornerswell scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cornerswell sits around rank 1,426 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Cornerswell?

The average household income in Cornerswell is around £48,781 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cornerswell?

Cornerswell is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ian Buckley (Labour Party) and Rhiannon Mary Birch (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Cornerswell

CF642NS

Andrew Road

CF642SG

Byron Court

CF642QP

Redlands Road

CF642WR

St Cyres Road

CF642UX

Cornerswell Road

CF642UA

Bedwas Place

CF642RG

Sundew Close

CF642LH

Bridge Street

CF642TU

Erwr Delyn Close

CF642QF

Fennel Close

CF642ST

Chaucer Close

CF642QR

Redlands Road

CF642SU

Cowper Close

CF642UW

Cornerswell Road

CF642QT

Redlands Avenue

CF642WP

St Cyres Road

CF642TL

Orchard Rise

CF641BS

Windsor Road

CF642SR

Coleridge Avenue

CF642RY

Tennyson Road

CF642JY

Harriet Street

CF642TE

Hastings Avenue

CF642QW

Norris Close

CF642SS

Byron Place

CF642NU

Andrew Road

CF642RQ

Wordsworth Avenue

CF642JX

Charlotte Street

CF642AQ

Beaumont Court

CF642WF

Redlands Road

CF642SZ

Mountjoy Crescent

CF642SH

Pembridge Drive

CF642LF

Goscombe Drive

CF642SL

Fairfield Road

CF642BH

Cowslip Drive

CF642JS

Pill Street

CF642NH

Wood Street

CF642JR

Pill Street

CF642TZ

Rudry Street

CF642SF

Fieldview Close

CF642RR

Shelley Crescent

CF642RS

Ceiriog Close

CF642RN

Wordsworth Avenue

CF642SQ

Coleridge Avenue

CF642RH

Cowslip Drive

CF642NL

Grove Terrace

CF642UB

Machen Street

CF642AS

St Cyres Road

CF642WG

Redlands Road

CF642QY

Redlands Road

CF642RZ

Tennyson Road

CF642SD

Masefield Road

CF642LJ

Bridge Street

CF642LE

Brangwyn Close

CF642QZ

Heath Avenue

CF642SE

Masefield Road

CF642SP

Coleridge Avenue

CF641JN

Windsor Road

CF642TB

Mountjoy Place

CF642QE

Teasel Avenue

CF642TY

Ivy Street

CF642JU

Cawnpore Street

CF642QH

Penyturnpike View

CF642TP

Sully Road

CF642QS

Redlands Road

CF642TG

Hastings Avenue

CF642JT

Little Dock Street

CF642RB

Barberry Rise

CF642SW

Milton Road

CF642TH

Hastings Close

CF642AR

Old Barry Road

CF642JW

Agnes Street

CF642SY

Mountjoy Avenue

CF642NT

Andrew Road

CF642QU

Redlands Avenue

CF642RP

Wordsworth Avenue

CF642LA

Dock Street

CF642QL

Cornerswell

CF641JG

Windsor Road

CF642UE

Cwrt St Cyres

CF642LD

Gainsborough Road

CF642NW

Andrew Road

CF642QQ

Redlands Road

CF642WT

St Cyres Close

CF642JB

Bridge Street

CF642SA

Tennyson Road

CF642JZ

Hewell Street

CF642RU

Shakespeare Avenue

CF642RT

Dryden Road

CF642SB

Kipling Close

CF642LG

Romney Walk

CF642RE

Bramble Rise

CF642SN

Fairfield Road

CF642RJ

Flax Court

CF642TA

Mountjoy Close

CF642NR

Old Barry Road

CF642TJ

Cornerswell Place

CF642RX

Shakespeare Avenue

CF642TD

Hastings Place

CF642RF

Rockrose Way

CF642XP

St Cyres Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.