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About

Gibbonsdown is a residential neighbourhood located on the eastern edge of Barry, within the Vale of Glamorgan. The area is characterised by its post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced and semi-detached homes built to accommodate the town's growing population. Its layout is functional, with local shops and services situated along main roads to serve the community. The area provides straightforward access to Barry's larger town centre and its employment areas.

The geography is gently sloping, with streets offering views towards the Bristol Channel in the distance. A specific local feature is the Gibbonsdown Play Park, a central green space that serves as a recreational focus for families. The area is well-connected by several bus routes running along its perimeter roads, facilitating travel to other parts of Barry and beyond. It functions as a practical, residential district with essential amenities close at hand.

Area overview

On average Gibbonsdown has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gibbonsdown is £39,158 per year. Gibbonsdown is home to around 9,352 people, with a population density of about 3,579.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gibbonsdown Population
9,352
Population density
3,579.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.05(+30%)
Public order
10.48(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.94(-24%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.55(+16%)
Vehicle crime
3.74(+30%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,704
93.06%
Other White
131
1.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
94
1.01%
Chinese
72
0.77%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
56
0.6%
Total population: 9,353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,729
23.94%
No qualifications
1,683
23.3%
Level 3 (A level)
1,211
16.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,210
16.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
10.56%
Total 16+ residents: 7,223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,166
29.78%
Owns outright
1,030
26.3%
Social rents from council
928
23.7%
Other social rented
360
9.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
357
9.12%
Total households: 3,916

Property prices in Gibbonsdown

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Gibbonsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gibbonsdown 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 Gibbonsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£318,750
Semi-Detached44£231,250
Terraced28£171,000

10 years median price trend in Gibbonsdown

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

All postcodes in Gibbonsdown

CF631RB

Odonnell Road

CF631SB

Edward Street

CF631SH

Michaelston Close

CF631AU

Gibbonsdown Close

CF631RL

Dyfnallt Road

CF629AL

Slade Road

CF631SQ

Coychurch Rise

CF629TE

Morningside Walk

CF629UX

Charter Avenue

CF629XB

Elizabeth Avenue

CF629EW

White Farm

CF631RJ

Merlin Place

CF629TL

Merthyr Dyfan Road

CF631SJ

Clos Maes Dyfan

CF631RQ

Eifion Close

CF631RG

Boon Close

CF629DX

Greenlawns

CF631RZ

Dylan Crescent

CF629DW

Caldy Close

CF628JB

Glen Affric Close

CF629SX

Winston Road

CF629AA

Orchard Drive

CF629DR

Camrose Court

CF629AJ

Merioneth Place

CF629EF

Goodwick Close

CF629XE

Margaret Avenue

CF629AX

Gateholm Close

CF631QD

Pearce Court

CF629BZ

Gateholm Close

CF629SW

Winston Road

CF629HL

Nelson Road

CF629EU

White Farm

CF631RX

Elfed Way

CF631SG

Michaelston Close

CF629TD

Dryden Terrace

CF631PJ

Raldan Close

CF629AT

Denbigh Way

CF629HJ

Hardy Close

CF629DN

Ramsey Road

CF629AF

Cornwall Road

CF631QE

Westbury Close

CF629TP

Shakespeare Road

CF629DL

Ramsey Road

CF629DQ

Caldy Close

CF629XH

Florence Avenue

CF629ET

The Pastures

CF631QL

Broughton Place

CF629DE

Pendine Close

CF629BT

Aberaeron Close

CF629TU

Whitewell Road

CF629SU

Winston Road

CF629PZ

Port Road East

CF629XL

Dyfan

CF629EE

Newgale Close

CF629BS

Cwrt Pencoedtre

CF631RW

Crwys Lane

CF629TW

Whitewell Road

CF629AN

Collard Crescent

CF629TY

Poets Field Road

CF629US

Hinchsliff Avenue

CF631BS

Chesterfield Street

CF629AQ

Collard Crescent

CF628HL

Colcot Road

CF629PW

Port Road East

CF631RR

Ceiriog Close

CF629DA

Skomer Road

CF629EL

Marloes Close

CF631RE

Springfield Rise

CF629EG

Redberth Close

CF629EJ

Solva Close

CF629DH

Ramsey Road

CF629TX

Coleridge Crescent

CF629HE

Beatty Close

CF629TS

Milton Road

CF629HD

Cook Road

CF631RP

Gwilym Place

CF631RF

Holland Way

CF629DD

Pendine Close

CF628UH

Colcot Road

CF629HF

Mountbatten Road

Data Sources

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