Postcode insights

CF62 9XH

Florence Avenue

Gibbonsdown

Interactive map showing CF62 9XH and surrounding area

Detailed insights for CF62 9XH

Overview

Postcode CF62 9XH 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 high crime levels, with around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Gibbonsdown has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 253 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Gibbonsdown has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.6%

Approximately 37.6% 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 9XH.

Transport

The nearest station is Cadoxton located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
418
Population density
1,911.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.95(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.58(+20%)
Public order
11.69(+42%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.49(-12%)
Vehicle crime
5.19(+81%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
379
90.24%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
2.14%
Other Asian
7
1.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.19%
White and Black African (mixed)
5
1.19%
Total population: 420

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
79
24.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
20.5%
Level 4+ (Degree)
62
19.56%
Level 3 (A level)
53
16.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
36.91%
Owns with a mortgage
43
28.86%
Owns outright
32
21.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.08%
Other social rented
1
0.67%
Total households: 149

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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 9XH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near CF62 9XH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 May 20263, Florence Avenue, Barry, CF62 9XHTerracedFreehold£217,000
12 Feb 202611, Meggitt Road, Barry, CF62 9UTSemi-DetachedFreehold£280,000
01 Aug 202529, Elizabeth Avenue, Barry, CF62 9XBTerracedFreehold£220,000
21 Mar 202538, Elizabeth Avenue, Barry, CF62 9XBTerracedFreehold£160,000
27 Oct 20251, Chaucer Road, Barry, CF62 9TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£200,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for CF62 9XH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableColcot Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePencoedtre High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableYsgol Gynradd Gwaun Y NantWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for CF62 9XH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miColcot Stores59 Winston Road, Barry, CF62 9STWalking directions to Colcot Stores
0.4 miOne StopWinston Road, Barry, CF62 9SUWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miPremierSkomer Road, Gibbonsdown, CF62 9DAWalking directions to Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for CF62 9XH, 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 007FW01001097
Police ForceSouth Wales
Postcode Introduced1993-01-01

Frequently asked questions about CF62 9XH

Is CF62 9XH (Gibbonsdown) safe?

The area around CF62 9XH records about 86 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, public order and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near CF62 9XH?

The median sale price around CF62 9XH 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 9XH?

There are 7 schools close to CF62 9XH, including Colcot Primary School, Pencoedtre High School and Ysgol Gynradd Gwaun Y Nant. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around CF62 9XH?

CF62 9XH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 253 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Vale of Glamorgan covering CF62 9XH 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).

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.