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Affluence in CF5 6LG

How CF5 6LG ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.

Neighbourhood
Peterston-super-Ely & Wenvoe
Council
Vale of Glamorgan
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
2,403 (2024)
Deprivation

How well off CF5 6LG is

On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, the CF5 6LG area scores 9.0 out of 10, placing it among the most affluent fifth of Wales. Its lowest-scoring category is access to services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.

Overall score
9.0/ 10
Most deprivedLeast deprived
By category, lowest first
  • Access to services1.0
  • Housing5.0
  • Living environment9.0
  • Community safety9.0
  • Income10.0
  • Employment10.0
  • Education and skills10.0
  • Health and disability10.0
Income

Household income

Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.

Annual income
£56,862
Before tax, all sources
Wales
£44,854
Above the national average
Higher than
60%
Of neighbourhoods in England and Wales
Work

Who is in work

55.5% of adults in the CF5 6LG area are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 28.6% are retired and 6.5% are full-time students.

CF5 6LGWales
Employee, full-time29.7%31.9%
Employee, part-time10.8%11.8%
Self-employed15%8.2%
Unemployed0.7%2.5%
Full-time student6.5%7.9%
Retired28.6%24.7%
Looking after home or family3.8%4.3%
Long-term sick or disabled3%5.9%
Other1.8%2.9%
Occupations

Social grade

54.2% of adults in the CF5 6LG area work in managerial or professional jobs, well above the Wales average of 29.6%.

CF5 6LGWales
Higher managerial & professional27.2%10.2%
Lower managerial & professional27%19.4%
Intermediate9.1%11.6%
Small employers & self-employed15.2%10.1%
Lower supervisory & technical2.4%6.2%
Semi-routine4.6%13.1%
Routine3.3%13.2%
Never worked & long-term unemployed4.8%8.5%
Full-time students6.4%7.6%
Education

Highest qualification

53% of adults in the CF5 6LG area hold a degree or equivalent, well above the Wales average of 31.5%. 10% have no qualifications.

CF5 6LGWales
Degree level or above53%31.5%
A level or equivalent12.6%17.2%
GCSE grade 4/C or above12.6%14.4%
Below GCSE grade 4/C5.5%8.7%
Apprenticeship4.3%5.6%
Other qualifications1.9%2.7%
No qualifications10%19.9%
About these figures

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around CF5 6LG (Peterston-super-Ely & Wenvoe) (about 2,403 residents).

Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.

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