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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. The median sale price in Palmerstown is £230,000 (around £266 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,750 and £302,500. 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: £230,000
Price per sq ft: £266
Sales (last 12 months): 92
Typical range (middle 50%): £176K – £303K

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £266 per square foot) in Palmerstown area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £530,000.

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
Detached25£370,000£299
Semi-Detached21£240,000£275
Terraced40£192,500£231
Flats6£119,000£164

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£360,000£116,000£240,000£178,000
2026£353,750£109,000£255,000£192,500
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£217
2026£325£164£277£237
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.