Postcode report
Is CF71 7DD a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About CF71 7DD: area rating, property, schools and local change
CF71 7DD is a postcode in Cowbridge, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near CF71 7DD, then scores the surrounding small area 76/100 - top 7% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around CF71 7DD 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 CF71 7DD is based on Vale of Glamorgan 002 Census 2021. It covers 6,550 residents, 152 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 6% 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 CF71 7DD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the CF71 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 114 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near CF71 7DD 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 CF71 7DD 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 CF71 7DD; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about CF71 7DD
Is CF71 7DD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 76/100 (top 7% 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 CF71 7DD?
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 CF71 7DD?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for CF71 7DD?
LocaleIQ matched CF71 7DD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in CF71 7DD?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 114 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around CF71 7DD?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.