Town Pop. 2,393

Living in Rhoose: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rhoose comes out at 59/100 on the 6 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Rhoose most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Rhoose places 2nd of 5 in the CF62 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Rhoose sits 18 points above the CF62 district figure of 81/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF62 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 65 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 59% below national average
Public order 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 30 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 46 crimes
  2. 2 St Peters Crescent 10 crimes
  3. 3 Mariners Way 8 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 52
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital16 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital27.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital31.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust12.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWEST QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE3.1 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
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 99 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed53.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired30.5%Student3.8%Other inactive9.2%
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical33.7%Routine & elementary21%
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership83.5%
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
21
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 0.5 mi
Barry 2.7 mi
Barry Island 3.2 mi
J33 M4 7.8 mi
J34 M4 7.9 mi
J34 M4 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £292,500 51
Detached £375,000 27
Semi-detached £239,750 14
Terraced £215,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£215k £271k £330k £387k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rhoose a nice place to live?

Rhoose is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rhoose is 59/100, 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 Rhoose?

Rhoose is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Rhoose?

The current median house price in Rhoose is £292,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £375,000, semi-detached £239,750, terraced £215,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 51 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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