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About

Gibbonsdown is a residential ward within the town of Barry, situated on the western side of the Vale of Glamorgan. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Its layout is defined by a network of local roads connecting to the main thoroughfare of Colcot Road, which provides access to local shops and services. The ward functions as a quiet residential neighbourhood with several primary schools and community facilities serving its population.

The geography of the ward is gently sloping, with some streets offering distant views across the Bristol Channel. A notable local feature is the large, open green space known as Gibbonsdown Playing Fields, which includes sports pitches and a children's playground. This central recreational area is a focal point for the community. The ward is bordered by other Barry suburbs like Cadoxton and the more recent developments to the north, maintaining a distinctly residential character separate from the town's busier port and seafront areas.

Area overview

On average Gibbonsdown has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 37.2% 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 5,488 people, with a population density of about 3,283.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gibbonsdown Population
5,488
Population density
3,283.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.66(+61%)
Public order
12.03(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-23%)
Drugs
4.56(+76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,076
92.46%
Other White
84
1.53%
Chinese
65
1.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
1.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
44
0.8%
Total population: 5,490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,072
25.32%
Level 4 qualifications or above
965
22.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
739
17.46%
Level 3 (A level)
662
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
422
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 4,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
647
27.31%
Owns with a mortgage
615
25.96%
Owns outright
603
25.45%
Other social rented
240
10.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
9.24%
Total households: 2,369

Property prices in Gibbonsdown

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £260K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Gibbonsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gibbonsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£305,000£266
Semi-Detached29£215,000£262
Terraced14£188,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gibbonsdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,475£150,000£128,000
2017£209,250£148,500£96,000
2018£244,975£137,000£113,250
2019£224,000£155,000£114,250
2020£272,500£148,500£142,000
2021£208,000£170,000£124,000
2022£312,500£200,300£170,000
2023£312,500£187,500£159,500
2024£281,250£209,250£134,000
2025£318,750£215,000£157,000
2026£285,000£188,500£217,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£183£144
2017£172£171£112
2018£145£171£126
2019£165£171£132
2020£199£182£176
2021£248£193£148
2022£223£243£224
2023£267£230£186
2024£267£257£141
2025£287£255£188
2026£201£252£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Gibbonsdown

Is Gibbonsdown safe?

Gibbonsdown records about 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gibbonsdown?

The median sale price in Gibbonsdown is £217,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Gibbonsdown?

Gibbonsdown scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gibbonsdown sits around rank 352 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 Gibbonsdown?

The average household income in Gibbonsdown is around £39,158 per year, and 37% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gibbonsdown?

Gibbonsdown is represented by 2 elected councillors: Julie Aviet (Labour Party) and Margaret Wilkinson (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Gibbonsdown

CF629DH

Ramsey Road

CF629ED

Angle Close

CF629DS

Caldy Close

CF629AT

Denbigh Way

CF629BT

Aberaeron Close

CF629PX

Port Road East

CF629EE

Newgale Close

CF629EN

Angle Close

CF631QQ

Ogmore Place

CF629HH

Francis Road

CF631QJ

Ogmore Place

CF629DA

Skomer Road

CF629YQ

Merthyr Dyfan Road

CF629DB

St Catherines Court

CF631SQ

Coychurch Rise

CF629TS

Milton Road

CF629XH

Florence Avenue

CF631AZ

Wellfield Court

CF629UA

Merthyr Dyfan Court

CF629XE

Margaret Avenue

CF629TA

Winston Road

CF629TD

Dryden Terrace

CF629HD

Cook Road

CF629AL

Slade Road

CF629XS

Port Mews

CF629AJ

Merioneth Place

CF631QL

Broughton Place

CF629EA

Lydstep Road

CF629DN

Ramsey Road

CF628HE

Barry Road

CF629AA

Orchard Drive

CF629EB

Lydstep Road

CF629XB

Elizabeth Avenue

CF631TZ

Laleston Close

CF629DD

Pendine Close

CF629PZ

Port Road East

CF629DF

Caldy Close

CF629TP

Shakespeare Road

CF628QB

Great Brynhill Lane

CF629BY

Monmouth Way

CF631SP

Coychurch Rise

CF629EF

Goodwick Close

CF629AD

Gloucester Close

CF629SZ

Winston Road

CF629FN

Glynbridge Close

CF629AH

Cornwall Road

CF629AQ

Collard Crescent

CF629HJ

Hardy Close

CF629HG

Blyth Close

CF629XP

St Michaels Gardens

CF629DW

Caldy Close

CF629HF

Mountbatten Road

CF629AF

Cornwall Road

CF629AR

Radnor Green

CF629BG

Barry Road

CF629AS

Carmarthen Close

CF631TX

Pendoylan Close

CF629AX

Gateholm Close

CF629AB

Warwick Way

CF629DP

Cresswell Court

CF629AU

Llys Llechwedd Jenner

CF629EH

Carew Close

CF629QD

Melville Close

CF629DQ

Caldy Close

CF629XD

Elizabeth Avenue

CF629TJ

Merthyr Dyfan Road

CF629TB

Chaucer Road

CF631QN

Ewenny Close

CF629TL

Merthyr Dyfan Road

CF629BZ

Gateholm Close

CF629DU

Caldy Close

CF629HL

Nelson Road

CF629HB

Magellan Close

CF629DJ

Ramsey Road

CF629DE

Pendine Close

CF629TZ

Keats Way

CF629SY

Winston Road

CF629TQ

Burns Crescent

CF629DR

Camrose Court

CF629EL

Marloes Close

CF631SH

Michaelston Close

CF629TH

Merthyr Dyfan Road

CF631UA

Laleston Close

CF629BR

The Rise

CF629HA

Columbus Close

CF629BS

Cwrt Pencoedtre

CF629EG

Redberth Close

CF629AG

Cornwall Rise

CF629EJ

Solva Close

CF629DL

Ramsey Road

CF629PW

Port Road East

CF629BH

Barry Road

CF629BW

Clos Llawhaden

CF629TR

Shelley Crescent

CF629XA

Winifred Avenue

CF629XG

Dorothy Avenue

CF631SG

Michaelston Close

CF629AP

Collard Crescent

CF629TE

Morningside Walk

CF629AW

Dorothy Close

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.