Town Pop. 3,099

Living in Boverton: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Boverton scores 54/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Boverton places 2nd of 5 in the CF61 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 29 points above the CF61 district's 70/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (80). On the national picture that lands Boverton in the top quarter of all the places we score. For the surrounding area, see CF61 postcode district.

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Boverton scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
132.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 190 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Shoplifting 46 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 38 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Le Pouliguen Close 45 crimes
  2. 2 Ham Lane East 30 crimes
  3. 3 Baron'S Close 25 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 16
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital21.8 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital30.8 mi
North Devon District Hospital33.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust8.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryERYL SURGERY0.7 mi
GP capacity14,575 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
99
Full fibre (FTTP)86.3%
available across Vale of Glamorgan
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 62 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed2%Retired29.8%Student3.7%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership70.9%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
65
Council tax Vale of Glamorgan · 2025-26
A £1,396
B £1,629
C £1,861
D £2,094
E £2,559
F £3,025
G £3,490
H £4,188
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Llantwit Major 0.6 mi
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 5.3 mi
Barry 8 mi
J35 M4 7.3 mi
J35 M4 7.6 mi
J34 M4 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £234,995 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£193k £228k £263k £298k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llantwit Major 55 0.6 mi away ⇄
Llanmaes 51 0.6 mi away ⇄
Eglwys-Brewis 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
St Athan 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sigingstone 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
St Donat's 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Aberthaw 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
East Aberthaw 58 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cowbridge 53 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wick (Vale of Glamorgan) 54 4.1 mi away ⇄
Colwinston 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Rhoose 59 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Boverton a nice place to live?

Boverton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Boverton is 54/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Boverton?

Boverton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 411 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Boverton?

The current median house price in Boverton is £234,995, around 18% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%.

Postcode districts in Boverton

CF61 53 ⇄

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