Town Pop. 553

Living in St Brides Major: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Brides Major scores 55/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That is the highest score of the 14 places in the CF32 postcode district.

The CF32 district averages 50/100, putting St Brides Major 5 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 46 points above the CF32 district's 51/100. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CF32 postcode district.

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St Brides Major scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
265.8 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 51 crimes
↑ 177% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 432% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↑ 372% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 221% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Minehead Close 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sutton Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Las 9 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 4.5 · PM10 7.7 µg/m³
82
Green Space 22
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
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 Hospital28.1 mi
North Devon District Hospital32.1 mi
Musgrove Park Hospital36.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBRIDGEND GROUP3 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)86.3%
available across Vale of Glamorgan
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.9%Student4.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.4%Skilled & technical28.3%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership84.7%
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
11
Bridgend 3.2 mi
Wildmill 4.1 mi
Sarn 5.3 mi
J36 M4 5 mi
J36 M4 5.1 mi
J35 M4 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Brides Major 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 1.7 mi away ⇄
Ogmore-by-Sea 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Merthyr Mawr 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wick (Vale of Glamorgan) 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Colwinston 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bridgend 53 3.4 mi away ⇄
Trelales 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Sigingstone 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-fai 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Porthcawl 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
St Donat's 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pen-y-cae 0 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Brides Major a nice place to live?

St Brides Major is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for St Brides Major is 55/100, 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 Brides Major?

St Brides Major is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in St Brides Major

CF32 50 ⇄

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