Postcode insights

CF62 5BS

Rhodfa Cambo

Baruc

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Detailed insights for CF62 5BS

Overview

Postcode CF62 5BS 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 low crime levels, with around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Maslin Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.8%
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

4/10

Barry Island has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

Approximately 4.8% 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 5BS.

Transport

The nearest station is Barry Island located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF62 5BS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Barry Island

N/A

Walking directions to Barry Island
0.5 mi

Barry

N/A

Walking directions to Barry
0.7 mi

Barry Docks

N/A

Walking directions to Barry Docks

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
297
Population density
5,835 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
25.73(+300%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.16(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.01(+38%)
Public order
5.66(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.12(-44%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
246
84.25%
Other White
24
8.22%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.4%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.71%
Indian
3
1.03%
Total population: 292

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
48.68%
Level 3 (A level)
65
28.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.6%
No qualifications
8
3.51%
Apprenticeship
6
2.63%
Total 16+ residents: 228

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
100
79.37%
Private landlord or letting agency
12
9.52%
Owns outright
8
6.35%
Social rents from council
3
2.38%
Other social rented
3
2.38%
Total households: 126

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 5BS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 5BS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Mar 202667, Rhodfa Cambo, Barry, CF62 5BSFlatsLeasehold£140,000
16 Feb 202626, Rhodfa Cambo, Barry, CF62 5BSTerracedFreehold£240,000
09 Dec 202523, Rhodfa Cambo, Barry, CF62 5BSDetachedFreehold£390,000
20 Aug 202548, Rhodfa Cambo, Barry, CF62 5BSTerracedFreehold£330,000
02 Oct 20256, Rhodfa Seabright, Barry, CF62 5BZTerracedFreehold£315,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF62 5BS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableBarry Island PrimaryWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableYsgol Sant BarucWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableHigh Street Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF62 5BS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF62 5BS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAsdaFfordd Y Mileniwm, Barry, CF62 5ATWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miIvor Street Stores27-28 Ivor Street, Barry, CF62 5ULWalking directions to Ivor Street Stores
0.3 miIsland Stores6 Plymouth Road, Barry, CF62 5TYWalking directions to Island Stores
0.4 miMorrisonsHeol Ceiniog, Barry, CF63 4BAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miOne StopBroad Street, Barry, CF62 7AJWalking directions to One Stop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF62 5BS, 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 015FW01002040
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced2018-11-01

Frequently asked questions about CF62 5BS

Is CF62 5BS (Barry Island) safe?

The area around CF62 5BS records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 5BS?

The median sale price around CF62 5BS 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 5BS?

There are 8 schools close to CF62 5BS, 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 5BS?

The closest station to CF62 5BS is Barry Island, about 453 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF62 5BS?

CF62 5BS 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 5BS (Barry Island) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan covering CF62 5BS 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.