Broadband in CF62 7AL

This is the area guide for CF62 7AL, located in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

87.2% of premises at CF62 7AL can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 78.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 78.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at CF62 7AL. 8.5% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 78.7% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at CF62 7AL into daily use gives a clearer picture. Most premises have superfast speeds. Remote working with video calls and cloud tools should be manageable for most households.

FWA broadband has not reached CF62 7AL yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

12.8% of premises at CF62 7AL fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 87.2% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at CF62 7AL is rated Low. Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at CF62 7AL is available across 95% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for CF62 7AL: remote working 50/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

CF62 7AL falls within the Vale of Glamorgan local authority area. The immediate area is Barry, a distinct community within the wider district. The CF62 postcode area contains 903 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across CF62 ranges from 0% to 100%. CF62 7AL is below the area average of 97%.

How does CF62 7AL compare to its neighbours? CF62 7TZ (0.02 miles, barry) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. CF62 8DD (0.03 miles, barry) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. CF62 7AZ (0.03 miles, barry) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at CF62 7AL gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Barry depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for CF62 7AL, here is what stands out. Vale of Glamorgan as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Barry has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about CF62 7AL, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for CF62 7AL. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Barry hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.