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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 None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 3,727.0 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £288,000 in Cornerswell area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cornerswell over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£349,950
Flats7£165,000
Semi-Detached29£362,500
Terraced36£263,000

10 years median price trend in Cornerswell

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cornerswell.

All postcodes in Cornerswell

CF642RA

Foxglove Rise

CF642RL

Wordsworth Avenue

CF642SX

Mountjoy Avenue

CF642RD

Catkin Drive

CF642RW

Shakespeare Avenue

CF642UY

Cornerswell Road

CF642QN

Cornerswell

CF642TF

Hastings Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.