Postcode insights

CF62 9HL

Nelson Road

Gibbonsdown

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Detailed insights for CF62 9HL

Overview

Postcode CF62 9HL is located in an urban city, within the Gibbonsdown ward of Vale of Glamorgan in the Wales region, and forms part of the Gibbonsdown area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 145.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gibbonsdown is £39,158 per year. The nearest station is Cadoxton, about 1 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Pencoedtre Fields.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
70.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Gibbonsdown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 105 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

10/10

Gibbonsdown has a very high crime rate, with approximately 145.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

70.4%

Approximately 70.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 32.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Gibbonsdown is £39,158 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near CF62 9HL.

Transport

The nearest station is Cadoxton located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for CF62 9HL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Cadoxton

N/A

Walking directions to Cadoxton

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for CF62 9HL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miPencoedtre FieldsLargeWalking directions to Pencoedtre Fields
0.4 miTreharne Road ParkSmallWalking directions to Treharne Road Park

Area Profile

Population
315
Population density
2,986.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
72.65(+114%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.79(+210%)
Public order
19.23(+134%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.68(-18%)
Drugs
10.68(+312%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
298
95.21%
Other White
6
1.92%
Chinese
3
0.96%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.64%
Irish
2
0.64%
Total population: 313

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
51
25%
Level 3 (A level)
44
21.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
18.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
36.52%
Other social rented
39
33.91%
Owns with a mortgage
15
13.04%
Owns outright
13
11.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
6
5.22%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Gibbonsdown

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £260K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Gibbonsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gibbonsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£305,000£266
Semi-Detached29£215,000£262
Terraced14£188,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gibbonsdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,475£150,000£128,000
2017£209,250£148,500£96,000
2018£244,975£137,000£113,250
2019£224,000£155,000£114,250
2020£272,500£148,500£142,000
2021£208,000£170,000£124,000
2022£312,500£200,300£170,000
2023£312,500£187,500£159,500
2024£281,250£209,250£134,000
2025£318,750£215,000£157,000
2026£285,000£188,500£217,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£183£144
2017£172£171£112
2018£145£171£126
2019£165£171£132
2020£199£182£176
2021£248£193£148
2022£223£243£224
2023£267£230£186
2024£267£257£141
2025£287£255£188
2026£201£252£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 9HL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 9HL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 20252, Hardy Close, Barry, CF62 9HJDetachedFreehold£310,000
21 Mar 202518, Hardy Close, Barry, CF62 9HJSemi-DetachedFreehold£194,000
20 Feb 202522, Hardy Close, Barry, CF62 9HJTerracedFreehold£185,000
12 Jun 202539, Mountbatten Road, Barry, CF62 9HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£253,000
19 May 202545, Mountbatten Road, Barry, CF62 9HFTerracedFreehold£218,000

Schools

In the CF62 9HL postcode area, located within Gibbonsdown, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF62 9HL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePencoedtre High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableOakfield Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.3 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gwaun Y NantWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of CF62 9HL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF62 9HL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPremierSkomer Road, Gibbonsdown, CF62 9DAWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miShree StoresEwenny Close, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 1UAWalking directions to Shree Stores
0.5 miColcot Stores59 Winston Road, Barry, CF62 9STWalking directions to Colcot Stores

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF62 9HL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julie Aviet

Gibbonsdown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Margaret Wilkinson

Gibbonsdown - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Kanishka Narayan

Vale of Glamorgan - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictVale of GlamorganW06000014
Parliamentary ConstituencyVale of GlamorganW07000110
WardGibbonsdownW05001388
ParishBarryW04000650
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GibbonsdownW02000243
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Vale of Glamorgan 007DW01001095
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF62 9HL

Is CF62 9HL (Gibbonsdown) safe?

The area around CF62 9HL records about 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF62 9HL?

The median sale price around CF62 9HL in Gibbonsdown is £217,000 (about £257 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near CF62 9HL?

There are 8 schools close to CF62 9HL, including Pencoedtre High School, Oakfield Primary School and Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to CF62 9HL?

The closest station to CF62 9HL is Cadoxton, about 1,572 m away.

How deprived is the area around CF62 9HL?

CF62 9HL scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 105 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents CF62 9HL (Gibbonsdown) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan covering CF62 9HL is Kanishka Narayan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Julie Aviet (Labour Party) and Margaret Wilkinson (Labour Party).

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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.