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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.

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.