Area Overview for Brawdy Community
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Area Information
Brawdy Community is a civil parish situated on the north-eastern coast of Wales, covering a total area of 35.2 km². Living in Brawdy Community means residing in a settlement defined by its coastal location and a history extending back centuries. The parish includes the main village of Brawdy, which sits beside the Vale of Glamorgan coastline, as well as smaller settlements like Moorth. This area has maintained a distinct identity separate from larger urban centres, retaining a rural character while remaining accessible to the wider region. You will find a landscape that transitions from developed coastal areas to its rural northern edges. The community is not part of the Severn Estuary Special Protection Area or a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, though it does border protected natural sites. Daily life here revolves around the village centre, local amenities, and the proximity to the sea. Prospective buyers visiting Brawdy Community should expect a town that balances coastal heritage with modern residential needs. The large land area available helps to spread out the residential development, contributing to a less densely packed environment compared to many other parts of south-east Wales.
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- Area Size
- 35.2 km²
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- Not available
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Demographics
The demographic profile of Brawdy Community reveals a population with a median age of 70 years old. This figure indicates that the majority of residents are senior citizens, suggesting the area is a preferred location for retirement living. Most commonly, the household composition reflects this older age structure, resulting in communities with more established families or single-occupancy homes. You will find that 68 per cent of households in Brawdy Community are owner-occupied, a significantly higher proportion than the national average in Wales. This high rate of home ownership suggests stable, long-term residences rather than a transient population. The remaining 32 per cent of households likely include private tenants or those sharing accommodation. While the provided data does not specify income levels or employment figures, the age profile strongly implies that the local economy relies on pensions, distance working, and tourism linked to the coastal location. The ethnic diversity and religious breakdown of the parish are not detailed in the available statistics, but the homogenous age profile defines the social fabric of the area.
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Planning Constraints
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