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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

CF631HJ

Heol Gwerthyd

CF632FW

Shirley Close

CF632JJ

Jenner Street

CF632JL

Northcote Terrace

CF632JT

Sea View Terrace

CF632QX

Churchill Terrace

CF632FE

Greenway Court

CF632PG

Ffordd Elin

CF633QG

Courtenay Road

CF631NE

Cassy Hill

CF632QQ

Gradon Close

CF632RD

Henry Street

CF631FY

Eithinen Ber

CF632FJ

Jubilee Gardens

CF632NP

Dobbins Road

CF632FG

St Cadocs Rise

CF632NR

Palmerston Road

CF632NX

Edmund Place

CF631FE

Cudd Y Coed

CF631ER

Meadow Vale

CF632AE

Ewbank Close

CF632PA

Spring Street

CF631DD

Glas Y Llwyn

CF631DF

Cennin Pedr

CF631FT

Suran Y Gog

CF631NG

Coldbrook Road East

CF632XA

Palmersvale Business Centre

CF631FG

Beidr Iorwg

CF632PL

Greenacres

CF632YL

Cardiff Road

CF632AB

Solent Road

CF632AR

Norwood Crescent

CF631AF

Golwg Y Coed

CF631BR

Lili Mai

CF631EQ

Brookfield Avenue

CF632HU

Vere Street

CF632JA

Hunter Street

CF632NL

Dobbins Road

CF632NN

Dobbins Road

CF632QN

Nordale Rise

CF633QE

Charlotte Place

CF631NA

David Street

CF632AP

St Julian Close

CF632BG

Priority Business Park

CF632JQ

Belle View Terrace

CF632NW

Cardiff Road

CF631BQ

Gilbert Lane

CF631FD

Esgid Mair

CF631LS

Ash Grove

CF632AU

Ravenshoe Road

CF631AR

Plas Gwernen

CF631LG

Little Hill

CF631QF

Pencoedtre Lane

CF632AF

Brunel Close

CF632PN

Greenacres

CF632XQ

Cadoc Crescent

CF631BP

Cennin Pedr

CF631HE

Cwrt Aethen

CF632FL

Glenbrook Close

CF631FF

Corn Glas

CF632NY

Riverside Place

CF634JD

Holton Road

CF631FP

Churchfields

CF631EP

Brookfield Avenue

CF632AN

Runcorn Close

CF631DS

Parc Clwyd

CF632HA

Hunter Street

CF632JD

Weston Street

CF632JH

Moxon Street

CF632LN

Mendip View

CF632PD

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Data Sources

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