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Living in East Aberthaw: Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

East Aberthaw scores 58/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. East Aberthaw places 3rd of 5 in the CF62 postcode district.

It scores 5 points below the CF62 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. On broadband specifically, East Aberthaw sits 18 points above the CF62 district figure of 81/100. That sits 8 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF62 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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East Aberthaw scores 58 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
78.5 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 12 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 140% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Castle Road 4 crimes
  2. 2 Milburn Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 Hearte Close 3 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.1 · PM2.5 4.7 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³
81
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital18.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital28.6 mi
St Michael's Hospital34.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust11.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryST ATHAN MEDICAL FACILITY1.7 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
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.1%Student3%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)21%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.6%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.9%
Home ownership83.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
60
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 1.9 mi
Llantwit Major 4.1 mi
Barry 4.6 mi
J34 M4 8 mi
J34 M4 8.1 mi
J33 M4 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
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 East Aberthaw 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

West Aberthaw 0 0.8 mi away ⇄
St Athan 53 1.2 mi away ⇄
Rhoose 59 1.9 mi away ⇄
Eglwys-Brewis 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Boverton 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Llanmaes 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Llantwit Major 55 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bonvilston 49 4.8 mi away ⇄
Cowbridge 53 5.2 mi away ⇄
Sigingstone 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) 64 5.6 mi away ⇄
St Nicholas 49 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is East Aberthaw a nice place to live?

East Aberthaw is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for East Aberthaw is 58/100, 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 East Aberthaw?

East Aberthaw is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in East Aberthaw

CF62 63 ⇄

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