Overview for Gaskell Close, LLANTWIT MAJOR, CF61 1GY

Introduction

Llantwit Major is a town and community in Wales on the Bristol Channel coast. It is one of four towns in the Vale of Glamorgan, with the third largest population (13,366 in 2001) after Barry and Penarth, and ahead of Cowbridge. It is 4+1⁄2 miles (7.2 km) from Cowbridge, 9 miles (14 km) from Bridgend, 10 miles (16 km) from Barry, and 15 miles (24 km) from Cardiff. It had a population of 9,530 in 2021.

Llanilltud Fawr, named for the Llan of Saint Illtud, was home to the Monastery of Illtud and the college known as Bangor Illtyd. It became one of the most esteemed centres of Christian culture in the Celtic world. At its peak it had over 2,000 students, including princes, eminent clergymen, and revered saints. The institutions were destroyed by the raiding Vikings in 987, but Normans rebuilt the monastery in 1111 and it continued to be a centre of learning until it was disbanded in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. The 13th-century St Illtyd's Church, near the ancient monastery, is a Grade I listed building and one of Wales' oldest parish churches.

In the 20th century, the modern town developed rapidly to accommodate Royal Air Force personnel from the St Athan base. Remnants of the medieval cobbled streets can be seen adjacent to 12th century Old Swan Inn; and numerous buildings of the 15th and 16th centuries remain.

Colhugh Beach is a popular surfing venue and has the remnants of an Iron Age fort and some of Wales' finest examples of Jurassic Period fossils. The pebble beach and its clifftops are protected by the Glamorgan Heritage Coast, which stretches for 14 miles (23 km) from Gileston to the east to Southerndown and Newton Point to the west.

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Summary for Gaskell Close, LLANTWIT MAJOR, CF61 1GY

Welsh Region
This postcode is in the parish of
Llantwit Major
within
Vale of Glamorgan
Rural/Urban
Urban City and town   ?

Roadworks near CF61 1GY

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Road Safety near CF61 1GY

Details of personal injury accidents in and around Gaskell Close, CF61 1GY that have been reported to South Wales Police over the past 20 years.

Traffic Levels near CF61 1GY

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Police

This area is policed by South Wales Police.

South Wales Police split their policing area into 230 separate neighbourhoods and this postcode is in the Llantwit Major neighbourhood.

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Llantwit Major Neighbourhood Crime

Top 3 Categories

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Violent Crime
Jan 2024
16
Dec 2023
13
Criminal Damage/Arson
Jan 2024
5
Dec 2023
1
Other Theft
Jan 2024
5
Dec 2023
4

Member of UK Parliament

This postcode is in the Vale of Glamorgan parliamentary constituency.

Vale of Glamorgan is a constituency in Wales. The seat has been held by Alun Cairns (Conservative) since May 2010.

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Most Recent House Sales for Gaskell Close, CF61 1GY

15 GASKELL CLOSE, CF61 1GY
28 Feb 2023
£375,000
14 GASKELL CLOSE, CF61 1GY
9 Nov 2007
£190,000
9 GASKELL CLOSE, CF61 1GY
27 Feb 2003
£128,000
9 GASKELL CLOSE, CF61 1GY
24 Nov 2000
£80,000

Local Petrol Station Prices

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Diesel Standard (B7)
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Coordinates for CF61 1GY

Latitude
51.406801
Longitude
-3.464125

Residents at CF61 1GY

Households
7
Male
8
Female
8
People per Household
2.29

Sunrise and Sunset at CF61 1GY

Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
18:42

Traffic Emission and Congestion Zones

CF61 1GY is not covered by a Traffic Emission or Congestion Zone

Historical Weather Summary

Clear19.91%
Cloudy63.14%
Rain8.81%
Windy7.97%
Other0.17%

Population

Vale of Glamorgan
127,000

Deprivation Index

95.4 Wales
The lower the score (out of 100),
the more deprived the postcode

Average Energy Performance

Domestic Certificates

Companies Registered at CF61 1GY

Active
None

Postcode Details for CF61 1GY

Introduced
1 Jan 1993

Recent Updates

17 Mar 2024
Schools Data updated for March 2024
16 Mar 2024
Companies Data updated for February 2024
2 Mar 2024
Police and Crime data updated for January 2024
1 Mar 2024
Energy Performance Certificates (England and Wales) updated January 2024
28 Feb 2024
Sold House Price data updated for January 2024
24 Feb 2024
Added National Park details to Postcodes
18 Feb 2024
Added Traffic Camera Views to Roadworks within London
17 Feb 2024
Schools Data updated for February 2024

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