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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
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
39.74(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.58(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-35%)
Public order
7.37(-10%)
Other theft
6.76(+48%)
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

Median price£237,250
Price per sq ft£265
Sales (last 12 months)96
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £316K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £237,250 (about £265 per square foot) in Palmerstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Palmerstown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£365,000£291
Semi-Detached17£245,000£255
Terraced40£175,000£230
Flats7£118,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Palmerstown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palmerstown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243,000£84,500£144,250£98,250
2017£250,000£80,000£148,125£125,000
2018£250,000£78,000£162,000£126,000
2019£282,500£75,000£158,500£128,500
2020£266,000£170,000£133,000
2021£315,000£88,500£180,000£149,000
2022£325,000£87,975£240,000£170,625
2023£385,000£95,000£232,000£175,000
2024£358,000£101,973£220,000£171,000
2025£350,000£116,000£240,000£175,975
2026£420,000£83,000£260,000£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Palmerstown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palmerstown.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£184£115£179£126
2017£190£106£170£135
2018£227£122£196£144
2019£224£116£194£149
2020£239£216£151
2021£252£137£209£169
2022£269£159£261£213
2023£273£176£309£204
2024£299£183£249£211
2025£290£179£251£214
2026£272£168£275£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Palmerstown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Palmerstown

Is Palmerstown safe?

Palmerstown records about 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Palmerstown?

The median sale price in Palmerstown is £237,250 (about £265 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Palmerstown?

Palmerstown scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Palmerstown sits around rank 891 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 Palmerstown?

The average household income in Palmerstown is around £43,799 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Palmerstown

CF632JP

Little Moors Hill

CF632FB

Glenbrook Drive

CF631FJ

Spires Walk

CF632PB

Morlais Street

CF632XA

Palmersvale Business Centre

CF631LW

Verona Place

CF631HB

Heol Fioled

CF632HX

Vere Street

CF632JX

Jenner Street

CF632PL

Greenacres

CF632JJ

Jenner Street

CF632LQ

Atlantic Place

CF632JF

Quarella Street

CF631EG

Cwlwm Cariad

CF632HZ

Harvey Street

CF632FF

Meadow View

CF632PJ

Greenacres

CF632AA

Langlands Road

CF631FT

Suran Y Gog

CF631DF

Cennin Pedr

CF632NW

Cardiff Road

CF632AE

Ewbank Close

CF632HU

Vere Street

CF631LS

Ash Grove

CF632QQ

Gradon Close

CF632FD

Longacre Close

CF631BP

Cennin Pedr

CF631ER

Meadow Vale

CF631LY

Hathaway Place

CF631BQ

Gilbert Lane

CF631QF

Pencoedtre Lane

CF631EH

Carn Yr Ebol

CF631FA

Heol Miaren

CF632AL

Fouracres Close

CF631HL

Cwrt Eirlys

CF632JY

Harvey Street

CF632NT

Cadoc Crescent

CF633QG

Courtenay Road

CF631LX

Stratford Green

CF632JT

Sea View Terrace

CF631AR

Plas Gwernen

CF632QN

Nordale Rise

CF631EL

Westbourne Court

CF634JD

Holton Road

CF631FH

Priory Gardens

CF632JA

Hunter Street

CF632HW

Vere Street

CF632FJ

Jubilee Gardens

CF632QZ

Albert Street

CF632AQ

Philadelphia Close

CF633QF

Beatrice Road

CF631HG

Heol Leubren

CF631AF

Golwg Y Coed

CF632JD

Weston Street

CF632JL

Northcote Terrace

CF631HE

Cwrt Aethen

CF632QY

Cardiff Road

CF632FA

Glenbrook Drive

CF631DZ

Cwrt Dyfed

CF632JQ

Belle View Terrace

CF632PA

Spring Street

CF632AD

Lucas Close

CF631FP

Churchfields

CF631SD

Pencoedtre Road

CF633QB

Rectory Road

CF631NE

Cassy Hill

CF632LR

Myrtle Grove

CF632JE

Forster Street

CF632RB

Arthur Street

CF632NS

James Street

CF632LP

Marlborough Close

CF632XL

Cadoc

CF631DY

Ffordd Gwynedd

CF632AW

Priority Business Park

CF632BE

Ty Verlon Industrial Estate

CF632BG

Priority Business Park

CF631LU

Arden Way

CF632NU

Laura Street

CF632RA

John Street

CF631AD

Golwg Y Coed

CF631HD

Trem Mapgoll

CF632LN

Mendip View

CF631HF

Dannog Y Coed

CF631LZ

Coldbrook Road East

CF631FE

Cudd Y Coed

CF632HT

Davnic Close

CF632JR

Lower Holmes Street

CF632RD

Henry Street

CF632NJ

Palmerston Cottages

CF631FW

Clos Celyn

CF631EQ

Brookfield Avenue

CF632AT

Falcon Road

CF631FF

Corn Glas

CF631HJ

Heol Gwerthyd

CF632NX

Edmund Place

CF632FG

St Cadocs Rise

CF632PE

Palmerston Road

CF632QW

Cardiff Road

CF632YZ

Palmerston Road

CF631LG

Little Hill

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.