Postcode CF62 5BW is located in an urban city, within the Baruc area 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 median sale price in Baruc is £278,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £205,000 and £345,000. The nearest station is Barry Island, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Parade.
Barry Island has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 801 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.
Barry Island has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.7% 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.
The average income per household in Barry Island is £47,307 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF62 5BW.
The nearest station is Barry Island located about 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Barry Island | N/A | Walking directions to Barry Island |
| 0.4 mi | Barry | N/A | Walking directions to Barry |
| 0.9 mi | Barry Docks | N/A | Walking directions to Barry Docks |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Parade | Medium | Walking directions to Parade |
| 0.2 mi | Maslin Park | Medium | Walking directions to Maslin Park |
| 0.4 mi | East Promenade Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to East Promenade Gardens |
Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Baruc area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £749,950.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 11 | £560,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 33 | £330,000 | £341 |
| Terraced | 75 | £279,500 | £265 |
| Flats | 32 | £150,000 | £271 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £158,000 | £344,000 | £260,000 |
| 2026 | £500,000 | £150,000 | £330,000 | £281,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £323 | £257 | £314 | £274 |
| 2026 | £348 | £271 | £340 | £265 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 5BW.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 21, Heol Finch, Barry, CF62 5BW | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 23, Heol Finch, Barry, CF62 5BW | Flats | Leasehold | £160,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | 15, Rhodfar Cei, Barry, CF62 5BU | Flats | Leasehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2025 | 12, Clos Onnen, Barry, CF62 5BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 6, Mcquade Place, Barry, CF62 5UR | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £257,500 |
In the CF62 5BW postcode area, located within Barry Island, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Ysgol Sant Baruc | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Barry Island Primary | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.6 mi | Not applicable | Romilly Community Primary School | Welsh establishment | Unrated Unrated. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of CF62 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Ffordd Y Mileniwm, Barry, CF62 5AT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.4 mi | Ivor Street Stores | 27-28 Ivor Street, Barry, CF62 5UL | Walking directions to Ivor Street Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Island Stores | 6 Plymouth Road, Barry, CF62 5TY | Walking directions to Island Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 77-78 High Street, Barry, CF62 7DW | Walking directions to Best-one |
Elected local representatives for CF62 5BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Kanishka Narayan
Vale of Glamorgan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF62 5BW 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 public order.
The median sale price around CF62 5BW in Baruc is £278,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to CF62 5BW, including Ysgol Sant Baruc, Barry Island Primary and Romilly Community Primary School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to CF62 5BW is Barry Island, about 322 m away.
CF62 5BW 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).
The Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan covering CF62 5BW is Kanishka Narayan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.