Town Pop. 310

Living in Colwinston: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Colwinston comes out at 48/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the CF71 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Colwinston sits 53 points above the CF71 district figure of 39/100. Safety (95) sits at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (5), transport (9) and lifestyle (9). For the surrounding area, see CF71 postcode district.

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Colwinston scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
206.5 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 19 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 629% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 279% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 198% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sutton Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 B4270 7 crimes
  3. 3 Timbers Green 5 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³
82
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital25.7 mi
North Devon District Hospital34.4 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital36 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryNORTH COURT2.3 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)86.3%
available across Vale of Glamorgan
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.3%Retired31%Student4%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.2%Skilled & technical30.8%Routine & elementary12%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)12%Level 4+ (degree & above)54.3%Apprenticeship3.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership87.9%
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Bridgend 3.4 mi
Pencoed 3.9 mi
Wildmill 4.2 mi
J35 M4 3.3 mi
J35 M4 3.3 mi
J36 M4 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Colwinston in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Corntown 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Sigingstone 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wick (Vale of Glamorgan) 54 2.6 mi away ⇄
St Brides Major 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cowbridge 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bridgend 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pencoed 52 3.9 mi away ⇄
Merthyr Mawr 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Llanmaes 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Llantwit Major 55 4.6 mi away ⇄
St Donat's 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ystradowen 39 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Colwinston a nice place to live?

Colwinston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Colwinston is 48/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Colwinston?

Colwinston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 64 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Colwinston

CF71 47 ⇄

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