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Living in St Nicholas: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Nicholas scores 49/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. St Nicholas places 2nd of 5 in the CF5 postcode district.

It scores 14 points below the CF5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. Its broadband score runs 13 points above the CF5 district's 83/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Wider context for the surrounding area: CF5 postcode district.

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St Nicholas scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
196.4 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 41 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 403% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Lythans Road 21 crimes
  2. 2 Port Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Court Close 10 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 6.108 · PM2.5 4.957 · PM10 8.217 µg/m³
79
Green Space 59
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital17.2 mi
St Michael's Hospital30.5 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary30.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust11.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWOODLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE2.3 mi
GP capacity1,773 patients per GP

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

Broadband
96
Full fibre (FTTP)86.3%
available across Vale of Glamorgan
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 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%Unemployed1.9%Retired25%Student3.3%Other inactive9.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.8%Skilled & technical30.4%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)48.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.2%
Home ownership83.7%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Waun-gron Park 4 mi
Fairwater 4.1 mi
Cadoxton 4.3 mi
J33 M4 3.2 mi
J33 M4 3.4 mi
J34 M4 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in St Nicholas 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

Bonvilston 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Wenvoe 42 2.2 mi away ⇄
St Fagans 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Groes-faen 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Creigiau 52 4.4 mi away ⇄
Dinas Powis 66 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rhoose 59 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pentyrch 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Mwyndy 48 5.0 mi away ⇄
Ystradowen 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Brynsadler 54 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Nicholas a nice place to live?

St Nicholas has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Nicholas is 49/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is St Nicholas?

St Nicholas is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in St Nicholas

CF5 63 ⇄

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