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About

Palmerstown is a small residential area situated within the Vale of Glamorgan, located to the northwest of Barry. The community is primarily composed of modern housing estates, offering a quiet living environment. It is positioned near the A4050 road, providing direct access to Barry town centre and its amenities. The area is characterised by its suburban layout and proximity to local green spaces, including Palmerstown Playing Fields.

A notable local feature is the historic Palmerstown Farm, which anchors the area's rural past within its contemporary setting. The residential streets are quiet, with the area functioning mainly as a dormitory settlement for Barry and wider employment hubs. Daily life revolves around local schools and community facilities, with the broader retail and leisure options of Barry being a short drive away.

Area overview

On average Palmerstown has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Palmerstown is £43,799 per year. Palmerstown is home to around 8,278 people, with a population density of about 2,804.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
16.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Palmerstown Population
8,278
Population density
2,804.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.03(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.08(-17%)
Public order
7.97(-11%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(-10%)
Other theft
5.92(+17%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,532
90.99%
Other White
128
1.55%
Indian
95
1.15%
Other Asian
83
1%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
79
0.95%
Total population: 8,278

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,773
26.63%
No qualifications
1,373
20.62%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
18.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,056
15.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
696
10.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,658

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,291
36.43%
Owns outright
1,032
29.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
509
14.36%
Other social rented
355
10.02%
Social rents from council
251
7.08%
Total households: 3,544

Property prices in Palmerstown

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Palmerstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Palmerstown 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 Palmerstown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£370,000
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached15£240,000
Terraced34£175,975

10 years median price trend in Palmerstown

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

All postcodes in Palmerstown

CF632JP

Little Moors Hill

CF632JX

Jenner Street

CF632AW

Priority Business Park

CF631EG

Cwlwm Cariad

CF631NN

Coldbrook Road East

CF632HZ

Harvey Street

CF631HF

Dannog Y Coed

CF631FW

Clos Celyn

CF632JN

Old Mill Road

CF632JY

Harvey Street

CF632NU

Laura Street

CF631HG

Heol Leubren

CF632EN

St Aidens Rise

CF632HX

Vere Street

CF632NH

Palmer Street

CF632NZ

Gwenllian Street

CF632XL

Cadoc

CF631EL

Westbourne Court

CF631FB

Blodyn Y Gog

CF632AT

Falcon Road

CF632FA

Glenbrook Drive

CF632JS

Victoria Park Road

CF631LX

Stratford Green

CF632HW

Vere Street

CF633QB

Rectory Road

CF631NF

Coldbrook Road East

CF632HY

Hunter Street

CF632JR

Lower Holmes Street

CF632NT

Cadoc Crescent

CF631DZ

Cwrt Dyfed

CF631DW

Llys Gwent

CF632JE

Forster Street

CF633QD

Milward Road

CF631EH

Carn Yr Ebol

CF631HL

Cwrt Eirlys

CF632AG

Vincent Close

CF631FJ

Spires Walk

CF631LT

Avon Close

CF632FD

Longacre Close

CF632NJ

Palmerston Cottages

CF632QY

Cardiff Road

CF631DX

Trem Powys

CF631HH

Cwrt Leubren

CF631EJ

Eastbourne Court

CF631HD

Trem Mapgoll

CF631LU

Arden Way

CF631SD

Pencoedtre Road

CF632HT

Davnic Close

CF631ND

Church Terrace

CF631LW

Verona Place

CF632AY

Vere Street

CF632AJ

Wolfe Close

CF631FR

Churchfields

CF632PJ

Greenacres

CF632QW

Cardiff Road

CF631HB

Heol Fioled

CF632AD

Lucas Close

CF632AH

Hanover Court

CF632BE

Ty Verlon Industrial Estate

CF632FH

Glenbrook Drive

CF632RA

John Street

CF631FA

Heol Miaren

CF632QZ

Albert Street

CF631DE

Melyn Y Gors

CF631LF

Coldbrook Road West

CF632AL

Fouracres Close

CF632JB

Holmes Street

CF632RE

Cwrt Gwenllian

CF631FH

Priory Gardens

CF632QP

Hillside Close

CF632AS

Arno Road

CF632NG

Argae Lane

CF631AD

Golwg Y Coed

CF632FB

Glenbrook Drive

CF632LP

Marlborough Close

CF631FL

Minster Close

CF631FX

Afal Sur

CF632FF

Meadow View

CF631ES

Meadow Vale

CF632PE

Palmerston Road

CF631FN

Gelyn Y Cler

CF632AA

Langlands Road

CF632RB

Arthur Street

CF632YZ

Palmerston Road

CF632JF

Quarella Street

CF633QF

Beatrice Road

CF632AQ

Philadelphia Close

CF632NS

James Street

CF631LY

Hathaway Place

CF632PB

Morlais Street

CF632PQ

Cardiff Road Business Park

CF631LZ

Coldbrook Road East

CF631DY

Ffordd Gwynedd

CF631FS

Churchfields

CF632LQ

Atlantic Place

CF632LR

Myrtle Grove

CF631AS

Heol Corswigen

CF631AT

Coed Criafol

CF631NB

Elm Grove

CF631FQ

Churchfields

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.