CF32Vale of Glamorgan

Barry & Vale Gateway

Barry & Vale Gateway investment guide. Average gross yield 4.0%, unknown rental demand.

4.0%avg gross yield

£175kavg sold price (411 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.0%

+4.0% vs Vale of Glamorgan avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£175,000

high confidence (411 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£784

2-bed · 3-bed £915 · 5.5% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£251

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in CF32

1-bed

£650

per month

5.9% yield

2-bed

£784

per month

5.5% yield

3-bed

£915

per month

6.1% yield

4-bed

£1,400

per month

9.3% yield

Ownership mix

CF32 vs UK average · 20,318 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Mortgage-driven market: 35% owned with mortgage (6pp higher than the UK average of 30%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

38.0%(UK 32.9%)

+5.1pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

35.2%(UK 29.7%)

+5.5pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

14.8%(UK 20.3%)

-5.5pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

12.0%(UK 17.1%)

-5.1pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in CF32

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	9.6%	£130,719	£1,048
Semi-detached →	6.3%	£201,250	£1,055
Detached →	4.2%	£351,000	£1,237
Flat →	8.7%	£132,810	£967

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About Barry & Vale Gateway (CF32, Vale of Glamorgan)

CF32 attracts investors seeking affordable entry points into South Wales property with a solid 4.0% gross yield. The £175,000 average asking price offers accessible investment compared to major UK urban centres, with particularly strong yields on larger properties (4-bed units achieving 9.3%).

The tenant mix spans from single professionals (1-bed rentals at £650/month) through to families seeking 3-4 bedroom homes. Demand data remains limited for this postcode, suggesting investors should conduct thorough local research before committing capital, particularly regarding seasonal lettings and employment anchors.

Investors should note the significant yield variance across property sizes—4-bed properties substantially outperform smaller units—indicating careful property selection is essential. The unknown rental demand profile warrants cautious approach; validating local market conditions and tenant availability before purchase is strongly recommended.

Sold Price Trend - CF32

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+26.4% over 2 years

Flip Activity - CF32

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+94.9%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

14 mo

Flip rate

0.7%

of all sales

Recent case studies

lower church street

Terraced

Bought Apr 24

£70k

Sold Oct 25

£113k

18 mo+51.3%*

Gross 60.7%

st john street

Terraced

Bought Nov 23

£77k

Sold Mar 25

£160k

16 mo+101.2%*

Gross 107.8%

rees row

Terraced

Bought Jul 23

£80k

Sold Dec 24

£170k

17 mo+95.5%*

Gross 112.5%

glannant row

Terraced

Bought Jan 24

£245k

Sold Oct 24

£350k

9 mo+36.4%*

Leasehold - extension not verified

Gross 42.9%

heol cefn ydfa

Semi

Bought Oct 23

£90k

Sold Sept 24

£200k

12 mo+114.2%*

Gross 122.2%

church street

Semi

Bought Aug 23

£106k

Sold Sept 24

£215k

12 mo+94.2%*

Gross 102.8%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - CF32

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

✓

Selective LicensingNot in effect

✓

Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

No Article 4 directions in this LPA. Selective/additional licensing not yet verified.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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