Postcode report
CF61 2GU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Vale of Glamorgan
About CF61 2GU: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF61 2GU is a postcode in Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF61 2GU, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF61 2GU are housing and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for CF61 2GU is based on Vale of Glamorgan 011 Census 2021. It covers 8,679 residents, 352 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near CF61 2GU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF61 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £324k from 51 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF61 2GU can compare 6 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near CF61 2GU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near CF61 2GU; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF61 2GU
Is CF61 2GU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near CF61 2GU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near CF61 2GU?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF61 2GU?
LocaleIQ matched CF61 2GU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF61 2GU?
The latest median sold price is £324k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF61 2GU?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.