Area Information for High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ

High Street in Cowbridge is in Wales. The postcode is within the Cowbridge ward/electoral division, which is in the UK Parliamentary Constituency of Vale of Glamorgan. This page combines information for the address High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of CF71 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Vale of Glamorgan
Ward Cowbridge
UK Parliamentary Constituency Vale of Glamorgan * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency, local authority and/or ward boundaries.
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Country Wales

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is detached houses, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Cowbridge), and the South Wales Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in August 2025, when 8 crimes were reported within half a mile of CF71 7YJ.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ:

High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7YL
High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7AH
High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7AF
Veritys Court, Cowbridge, CF71 7AJ
Coopers Lane, Cowbridge, CF71 7DX
North Road, Cowbridge, CF71 7DF

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about CF71 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

The area containing High Street, Cowbridge, Wales consists predominantly of detached housing, a strong indicator of affluence. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 79
Semi-Detached 13
Terraced 45
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 2
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 12
Residence in Commercial Building 4
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 158
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 97
Owned with Mortgage 28
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 2
Rented: Other Social 4
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 23
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 157

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 60
Two People 59
Three People 12
Four People 18
Five People 5
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 155

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing High Street, Cowbridge, Wales consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 60
Family Household 94
Other Household 2
Total 156

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 95
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 7
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 157

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Vale of Glamorgan UK Parliamentary Constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 45% male.

Gender
Male 145
Female 179
Total 324

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around CF71 7YJ has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 40% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 11
5-9 14
10-14 14
15-19 21
20-24 11
25-29 4
30-34 11
35-39 12
40-44 15
45-49 15
50-54 25
55-59 19
60-64 20
65-69 21
70-74 23
75-79 41
80-84 28
85+ 18
Total 323

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode CF71 7YJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 58
Married 156
Separated 8
Divorced 19
Widowed 39
Total 280

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 153
Good 118
Fair 42
Bad 9
Very Bad 1
Total 323

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

High Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents that are degree educated or similar - 52% of the resident population. On average, around 33.6% of census respondents fall in to this category.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 145
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 40
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 13
No GCSEs or Equivalent 27
Other 8
Total 280

Welsh Language Embed This

Across Wales as a whole, 17% of the population spoke Welsh at the time of the last census. This area is broadly in line with that, at 18%

Figures for Welsh speaking and understanding are based on responses for all usual residents aged 3 years and over on census day 2021.

Welsh Language
Can Speak Welsh 57
Cannot Speak Welsh 260
Welsh Understanding Ability
Can Understand Spoken Welsh 79
Cannot Understand Spoken Welsh 238

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (High Street, Cowbridge, Wales) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 96% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 312
Mixed Ethnicity 9
Indian 1
Other 2
Total 324

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 306
European Union 5
Rest of Europe 2
Middle East and Asia 1
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 8
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
British Overseas Territories 2
Total 325

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 306
10+ Years 12
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 3
Total 324

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to CF71 7YJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 15
United Kingdom 299
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 0
North America or Caribbean 3
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 105
Christian 199
Buddhist 0
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 1
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 18
Total 323

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Cowbridge ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 44% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 61
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 28
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 28
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 0
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 124
Looking After Home or Family 11
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 3
Total 279

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 28
Professional Occupations 25
Associate Professional Occupations 16
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 22
Skilled Trades Occupations 7
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 7
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 4
Total 122

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 66
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 74
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 41
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 12
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 15
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 8
Full-time Student 16
Total 280

High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ is within the Cowbridge policing neighbourhood, under the South Wales Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In August 2025, 8 crimes were reported within half a mile of CF71 7YJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 8 crimes committed near High Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Cowbridge
Force Website: https://www.south-wales.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to CF71 7YJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for CF71 7YJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ. The nearest railway station is Llantwit Major, approximately 3.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Llantwit Major 3.9 miles
Pencoed 4.8 miles
Pontyclun 4.9 miles
Llanharan 5.2 miles
Bridgend 6.3 miles
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 6.8 miles
Wildmill 6.9 miles
Sarn 8 miles
Barry 8.4 miles
Tondu 8.6 miles
Barry Island 9 miles
Barry Docks 9.1 miles
Cadoxton 9.3 miles
Radyr 9.5 miles
Fairwater 9.5 miles
Waun-Gron Park 9.6 miles
Danescourt 9.7 miles
Taffs Well 9.7 miles
Llandaf 11 miles
Trefforest Estate 11 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ. The nearest is Y BONT FAEN PRIMARY SCHOOL, approximately 380 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Y BONT FAEN PRIMARY SCHOOL 380 yards
YSGOL IOLO MORGANWG 630 yards
COWBRIDGE SCHOOL (All Through) 0.5 miles
LLANFAIR PRIMARY SCHOOL 2 miles
LLANGAN PRIMARY SCHOOL 2.4 miles
LLANSANNOR C/W PRIMARY SCHOOL 2.7 miles
ST DAVID'S CHURCH-IN-WALES 3.4 miles
Ysgol Llanhari (All Through) 3.4 miles
LLANHARI PRIMARY 3.5 miles
ST ILLTYD PRIMARY SCHOOL 3.9 miles

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ. The nearest is COWBRIDGE SCHOOL, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
COWBRIDGE SCHOOL (All Through) 0.5 miles
Ysgol Llanhari (All Through) 3.4 miles
LLANTWIT MAJOR SCHOOL 4.1 miles
PENCOED COMPREHENSIVE 4.5 miles
Y Pant Comprehensive 5.5 miles
Archbishop McGrath Catholic High School 5.6 miles
Brynteg School 6 miles
Bryntirion Comprehensive. 7.3 miles
Whitmore High School 7.7 miles
Bryncelynnog Comprehensive School 7.8 miles

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ. The nearest is Cowbridge And Vale Medical Practice, approximately 360 yards away. Please consult the facility to check if they are currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to High Street, Cowbridge, Wales, CF71 7YJ. The nearest is Hafod Y Wennol Assessment And Treatment Unit, approximately 3.6 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.

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Broadband in CF71 7YJ

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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