Town Pop. 1,674

Living in St Athan: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Athan scores 53/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Broadband is where St Athan most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the CF62 postcode district, St Athan ranks 4th.

It scores 10 points below the CF62 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. On broadband specifically, St Athan sits 11 points above the CF62 district figure of 81/100. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF62 postcode district.

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St Athan scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
122.5 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 83 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
other 32 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Burley Place 21 crimes
  2. 2 Gileston Road 13 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 7.9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 22
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital19.5 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital29.5 mi
North Devon District Hospital34.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust10.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryST ATHAN MEDICAL FACILITY0.6 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
93.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate60.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.3%Unemployed3.2%Retired19%Student4.8%Other inactive12.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary29.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)18.5%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership64%
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
13
Llantwit Major 2.9 mi
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport 3.1 mi
Barry 5.7 mi
J34 M4 7.9 mi
J34 M4 7.9 mi
J33 M4 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £254,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All
£234k £272k £311k £349k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Eglwys-Brewis 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
East Aberthaw 58 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Aberthaw 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Boverton 54 2.3 mi away ⇄
Llanmaes 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Llantwit Major 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rhoose 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Cowbridge 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sigingstone 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bonvilston 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
St Donat's 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
St Nicholas 49 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Athan a nice place to live?

St Athan is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for St Athan 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 St Athan?

St Athan is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 205 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in St Athan?

The current median house price in St Athan is £254,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average.

Postcode districts in St Athan

CF62 63 ⇄

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