Postcode insights

CF62 5AG

Gwalch Y Penwaig

Baruc

Interactive map showing CF62 5AG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF62 5AG

Overview

Postcode CF62 5AG is located in an urban city, within the Baruc ward of Vale of Glamorgan in the Wales region, and forms part of the Barry Island area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barry Island is £47,307 per year. The nearest station is Barry Island, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Maslin Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
9.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Barry Island has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 801 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Barry Island has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.6%

Approximately 9.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Barry Island is £47,307 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF62 5AG.

Transport

The nearest station is Barry Island located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF62 5AG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Barry Island

N/A

Walking directions to Barry Island
0.7 mi

Barry

N/A

Walking directions to Barry
0.8 mi

Barry Docks

N/A

Walking directions to Barry Docks

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF62 5AG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMaslin ParkMediumWalking directions to Maslin Park
0.2 miEast Promenade GardensMediumWalking directions to East Promenade Gardens
0.2 miPromenade GardensSmallWalking directions to Promenade Gardens

Area Profile

Population
273
Population density
3,219.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.88(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.22(+55%)
Public order
17.52(+113%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.43(+28%)
Other theft
8.54(+86%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
248
89.86%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.81%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
5
1.81%
Pakistani
4
1.45%
Caribbean
4
1.45%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
30.49%
No qualifications
48
21.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.83%
Level 3 (A level)
32
14.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 223

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
40.8%
Owns outright
46
36.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.6%
Other social rented
10
8%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in Baruc

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £331K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £282 per square foot) in Baruc area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £749,950.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baruc over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£579,975£346
Semi-Detached28£315,000£323
Terraced66£272,500£265
Flats29£157,500£270

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baruc

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baruc.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257,995£105,995£220,995£149,998
2017£292,998£115,698£210,000£200,000
2018£335,000£123,995£217,995£208,498
2019£297,498£126,495£247,000£196,995
2020£357,500£131,998£249,995£217,245
2021£517,475£137,748£258,673£241,500
2022£437,275£146,500£325,250£240,000
2023£472,500£162,000£338,500£240,500
2024£412,500£159,000£351,500£248,750
2025£390,000£159,000£350,000£260,000
2026£599,950£150,000£300,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baruc.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baruc.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£199£208£180
2017£241£191£193£192
2018£248£206£202£203
2019£265£220£250£229
2020£265£229£236£224
2021£310£246£243£230
2022£337£249£287£255
2023£365£284£296£288
2024£337£272£310£271
2025£318£260£307£272
2026£353£283£323£265
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baruc.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 5AG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 5AG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Apr 202623, Gwalch Y Penwaig, Barry, CF62 5AGTerracedFreehold£335,000
09 Jun 20257, Gwalch Y Penwaig, Barry, CF62 5AGTerracedFreehold£187,500
01 Apr 20263, Adar Y Mor, Barry, CF62 5AFSemi-DetachedFreehold£285,000
25 Jul 202541, Heol Eryr Mor, Barry, CF62 5DADetachedFreehold£315,000
17 Dec 2025Islan View Residential Care Home, 10, Friars Road, Barry, CF62 5TRTerracedFreehold£749,950

Schools

In the CF62 5AG postcode area, located within Barry Island, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF62 5AG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBarry Island PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Sant BarucWelsh establishment

N/A

0.8 miNot applicableHigh Street Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF62 5AG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF62 5AG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miIvor Street Stores27-28 Ivor Street, Barry, CF62 5ULWalking directions to Ivor Street Stores
0.2 miIsland Stores6 Plymouth Road, Barry, CF62 5TYWalking directions to Island Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF62 5AG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Kanishka Narayan

Vale of Glamorgan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictVale of GlamorganW06000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyVale of GlamorganW07000110
WardBarucW05001379
ParishBarryW04000650
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barry IslandW02000251
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Vale of Glamorgan 015GW01001998
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2000-12-01

Frequently asked questions about CF62 5AG

Is CF62 5AG (Barry Island) safe?

The area around CF62 5AG records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near CF62 5AG?

The median sale price around CF62 5AG in Barry Island is £270,000 (about £282 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF62 5AG?

There are 6 schools close to CF62 5AG, including Barry Island Primary, Ysgol Sant Baruc and High Street Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF62 5AG?

The closest station to CF62 5AG is Barry Island, about 271 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF62 5AG?

CF62 5AG scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 801 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF62 5AG (Barry Island) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan covering CF62 5AG is Kanishka Narayan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.