Town Pop. 1,307

Living in Wenvoe: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wenvoe comes out at 42/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 65/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 31/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the CF5 postcode district, Wenvoe scores lowest. It scores 21 points below the CF5 postcode district as a whole, which averages 63/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
208.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 68 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
↑ 421% above national average
Public order 35 crimes
↑ 312% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 26 crimes
↑ 193% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 68 crimes
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 43 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 23 crimes
  3. 3 St Lythans Road 21 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital15 mi
St Michael's Hospital28.4 mi
Bristol Royal Infirmary28.5 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust12.1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
Nearest GP surgeryWOODLANDS MEDICAL CENTRE1.7 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
31
Full fibre (FTTP)86.3%
available across Vale of Glamorgan
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
Employment rate57.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed57.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.7%
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical30.9%Routine & elementary16.5%
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership84.2%
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
Dinas Powys 2.3 mi
Cadoxton 2.6 mi
Eastbrook 2.6 mi
J33 M4 4.5 mi
J33 M4 4.7 mi
J32 M4 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £402,600 16
Detached £465,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£355k £380k £405k £430k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wenvoe a nice place to live?

Wenvoe has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wenvoe is 42/100, 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 Wenvoe?

Wenvoe has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 272 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Wenvoe?

The current median house price in Wenvoe is £402,600, around 41% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £465,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%.

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