Postcode report
Is CF62 3BY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CF62 3BY: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF62 3BY is a postcode in Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF62 3BY, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF62 3BY are health and local prosperity, 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 CF62 3BY is based on Vale of Glamorgan 015 Census 2021. It covers 11,037 residents, 1,999 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 66% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 16% 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 CF62 3BY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF62 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £217k from 73 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF62 3BY can compare 1 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 CF62 3BY 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 CF62 3BY; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF62 3BY
Is CF62 3BY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% 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 CF62 3BY?
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 CF62 3BY?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF62 3BY?
LocaleIQ matched CF62 3BY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF62 3BY?
The latest median sold price is £217k based on 73 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF62 3BY?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.