Town Pop. 4,031

Living in Cowbridge: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cowbridge comes out at 53/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the CF71 postcode district, Cowbridge ranks 2nd. It scores 6 points above the CF71 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. On healthcare specifically, Cowbridge sits 22 points above the CF71 district figure of 24/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF71 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
54.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 82 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Public order 25 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 A4222 19 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 15 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 44
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital22.2 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital33.7 mi
North Devon District Hospital35.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust6.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
2 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity14,575 patients per GP

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

Broadband
40
Full fibre (FTTP)86.3%
available across Vale of Glamorgan
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 121 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.8%Student4.2%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57%Skilled & technical29.9%Routine & elementary13.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)12.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)52%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership82.2%
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
14
Llantwit Major 3.7 mi
Pencoed 4.8 mi
Pontyclun 5.1 mi
J35 M4 4 mi
J35 M4 4.4 mi
J34 M4 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 54
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £500,000 45
Detached £520,000 24
Semi-detached £400,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£271k £386k £504k £618k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ystradowen 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sigingstone 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Llanmaes 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Colwinston 48 3.2 mi away ⇄
Eglwys-Brewis 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Boverton 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
Llanharry 52 3.8 mi away ⇄
Llantwit Major 55 3.8 mi away ⇄
St Athan 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brynsadler 54 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wick (Vale of Glamorgan) 54 4.6 mi away ⇄
Bonvilston 49 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cowbridge a nice place to live?

Cowbridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Cowbridge is 53/100, 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 Cowbridge?

Cowbridge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 220 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Cowbridge?

The current median house price in Cowbridge is £500,000, around 75% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £520,000, semi-detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cowbridge

CF71 47 ⇄

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