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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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
N/A
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

Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 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
Terraced40£179,000
Detached30£350,000
Flats9£115,000
Semi-Detached19£245,000

10 years median price trend in Palmerstown

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

All postcodes in Palmerstown

CF632AH

Hanover Court

CF631FY

Eithinen Ber

CF632AN

Runcorn Close

CF631FL

Minster Close

CF631HH

Cwrt Leubren

CF632NN

Dobbins Road

CF632AR

Norwood Crescent

CF631FB

Blodyn Y Gog

CF631NG

Coldbrook Road East

CF631NA

David Street

CF632NH

Palmer Street

CF631FD

Esgid Mair

CF632AG

Vincent Close

CF632PG

Ffordd Elin

CF631FQ

Churchfields

CF632AY

Vere Street

CF631ND

Church Terrace

CF632NR

Palmerston Road

CF632HA

Hunter Street

CF632AJ

Wolfe Close

CF631LF

Coldbrook Road West

CF632QX

Churchill Terrace

CF631NB

Elm Grove

CF632NL

Dobbins Road

CF631DE

Melyn Y Gors

CF632AB

Solent Road

CF631DX

Trem Powys

CF631DD

Glas Y Llwyn

CF632NZ

Gwenllian Street

CF632JN

Old Mill Road

CF632QP

Hillside Close

CF632JH

Moxon Street

CF632PN

Greenacres

CF631FN

Gelyn Y Cler

CF632RE

Cwrt Gwenllian

CF633QE

Charlotte Place

CF632NP

Dobbins Road

CF632YL

Cardiff Road

CF631FR

Churchfields

CF632EN

St Aidens Rise

CF631FG

Beidr Iorwg

CF632FW

Shirley Close

CF632NY

Riverside Place

CF632AS

Arno Road

CF631NN

Coldbrook Road East

CF631FS

Churchfields

CF631EJ

Eastbourne Court

CF632AP

St Julian Close

CF632PD

Powis View

CF631NF

Coldbrook Road East

CF632FE

Greenway Court

CF631DS

Parc Clwyd

CF632FL

Glenbrook Close

CF632AF

Brunel Close

CF632FH

Glenbrook Drive

CF632PQ

Cardiff Road Business Park

CF631FX

Afal Sur

CF631BR

Lili Mai

CF632HY

Hunter Street

CF632JB

Holmes Street

CF631AS

Heol Corswigen

CF631LT

Avon Close

CF632AU

Ravenshoe Road

CF631EP

Brookfield Avenue

CF633QD

Milward Road

CF632XQ

Cadoc Crescent

CF631DW

Llys Gwent

CF632JS

Victoria Park Road

CF631ES

Meadow Vale

CF632NG

Argae Lane

CF631AT

Coed Criafol

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.