Postcode CF62 8BS is located in an urban city, within the Dyfan ward of Vale of Glamorgan in the Wales region, and forms part of the Barry West area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 53.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barry West is £42,759 per year. The nearest station is Barry Docks, about 0.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest small park is Gladstone Gardens.
Barry West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 476 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.
Barry West has an average crime rate, with approximately 53.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 24.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Barry West is £42,759 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF62 8BS.
The nearest station is Barry Docks located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Barry Docks | N/A | Walking directions to Barry Docks |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Gladstone Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Gladstone Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Cemetery Approach Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Cemetery Approach Gardens |
| 0.4 mi | Alexandra Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Alexandra Gardens |
Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 (about £304 per square foot) in Dyfan area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £590,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £342,500 | £306 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £258,500 | £303 |
| Terraced | 9 | £245,000 | £292 |
| Flats | 1 | £130,000 | £257 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £218,000 | £170,500 | £145,500 |
| 2017 | £242,500 | £169,000 | £132,000 |
| 2018 | £249,950 | £179,000 | £155,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £180,000 | £177,500 |
| 2020 | £275,000 | £202,500 | £170,000 |
| 2021 | £288,500 | £234,500 | £156,250 |
| 2022 | £335,000 | £238,000 | £240,000 |
| 2023 | £370,000 | £265,000 | £212,000 |
| 2024 | £337,500 | £247,500 | £216,000 |
| 2025 | £327,500 | £255,000 | £241,500 |
| 2026 | £355,000 | £286,250 | £220,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £179 | £181 |
| 2017 | £193 | £188 | £175 |
| 2018 | £229 | £190 | £203 |
| 2019 | £224 | £181 | £170 |
| 2020 | £246 | £218 | £223 |
| 2021 | £245 | £218 | £227 |
| 2022 | £282 | £268 | £292 |
| 2023 | £277 | £279 | £314 |
| 2024 | £289 | £263 | £263 |
| 2025 | £320 | £291 | £295 |
| 2026 | £294 | £297 | £225 |
There were 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 8BS.
In the CF62 8BS postcode area, located within Barry West, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF62 8BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 369-371 Barry Road, Barry, CF62 8HG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 1 Colcot Road, Barry, CF62 8HJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | MS News | 162 Gladstone Road, Barry, CF62 8ND | Walking directions to MS News |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | Winston Road, Barry, CF62 9SU | Walking directions to One Stop |
Elected local representatives for CF62 8BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Belinda Loveluck-Edwards
Dyfan - Elected 5 May 2022
Emma Jane Goodjohn
Dyfan - Elected 5 May 2022
Kanishka Narayan
Vale of Glamorgan - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around CF62 8BS records about 53 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, public order and shoplifting.
The median sale price around CF62 8BS in Barry West is £285,000 (about £304 per square foot) based on 52 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to CF62 8BS, including Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg, Ysgol Sant Curig and Gladstone Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to CF62 8BS is Barry Docks, about 1,523 m away.
CF62 8BS scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 476 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 8BS is Kanishka Narayan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Belinda Loveluck-Edwards (Labour Party) and Emma Jane Goodjohn (Labour Party).
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.