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About

Cowbridge ward covers the historic market town itself and its immediate rural surroundings. The area is defined by its compact centre, with streets following a medieval layout. Local independent shops and traditional businesses operate from buildings that reflect centuries of architectural styles. The town functions as a commercial and social hub for the surrounding Vale of Glamorgan countryside.

A notable feature is the surviving stretch of the original medieval town wall, which runs behind properties on the north side of the High Street. The ward includes the town's sports fields, primary school, and the grounds of Cowbridge Grammar School. Agricultural land and smaller residential settlements characterise the ward's boundaries beyond the central streets.

Area overview

On average Cowbridge has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Cowbridge is £56,812 per year. Cowbridge is home to around 6,556 people, with a population density of about 152.4 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cowbridge Population
6,556
Population density
152.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.05(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.03(-61%)
Public order
3.66(-55%)
Other theft
3.51(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-58%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,210
94.71%
Other White
130
1.98%
Irish
48
0.73%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.58%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.32%
Total population: 6,557

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,831
52.02%
Level 3 (A level)
689
12.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
659
12.11%
No qualifications
593
10.9%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
307
5.64%
Total 16+ residents: 5,442

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,531
53.01%
Owns with a mortgage
843
29.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
275
9.52%
Other social rented
82
2.84%
Social rents from council
78
2.7%
Total households: 2,888

Property prices in Cowbridge

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £499,950 in Cowbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £186,500 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Cowbridge in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cowbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached66£560,000
Flats8£405,000
Semi-Detached24£362,500
Terraced16£291,000

10 years median price trend in Cowbridge

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cowbridge.

All postcodes in Cowbridge

CF717HQ

Llanquian Close

CF717NR

Riverside Mews

CF717LZ

Castle Court

CF717ES

Vale Court

CF717AN

Hopyard Meadow

CF717JR

Porth Y Green Close

CF717BU

Leoline Close

CF717AY

Geraints Way

CF717LE

Cowbridge Road

CF717LW

Talbot Terrace

CF717PJ

Thaw Close

CF717HT

Talyfan Close

CF717HJ

Brookfield Park Road

CF717FP

Clisson Close

CF717TN

Cowbridge

CF717HG

Downs View Close

CF717HR

Lake Hill Drive

CF717TZ

Sandy Lane

CF717RY

Cowbridge

CF717FA

Castle Mews

CF717RP

Nash View

CF717JS

Cae Rex

CF717AQ

Westgate

CF717DA

The Broadshoard

CF717FN

Cae Pella

CF717JT

St Quentins Hill

CF717LT

St Athan Road

CF717RL

The Meadows

CF717BX

Stradling Close

CF717TR

The Meadow

CF717GL

Cae Stumpie

CF717DU

Primrose Hill

CF717JU

Stallcourt Close

CF717HU

The Orchard

CF717AD

High Street

CF717BL

Limes Court

CF717LG

Downs View Close

CF717BW

Seys Close

CF717JG

Bridge Road

CF717BQ

Grays Walk

CF717JJ

Church View

CF717AT

Woodlands Close

CF717LS

Rectory Cottages

CF717AG

High Street

CF717NA

Riverside Mews

CF717RT

The Rhiw

CF717TP

Cowbridge

CF717DB

The Broadshoard

CF717TB

St Owains Crescent

CF717DN

Aubrey Terrace

CF717TF

Cowbridge

CF717DP

Llantrithyd Road

CF717EW

Broadway

CF717JB

Castle Hill

CF717YL

High Street

CF717RR

Clos Meurig

CF717DE

Darren Close

CF717AB

Eastgate

CF717EY

Broadway

CF729JX

Argoed Cottages

CF717JQ

Love Lane

CF717GG

Fitzhamon Close

CF717LX

Castle Precinct

CF717RQ

The Meadows

CF717HN

St John Close

CF717SE

Clos Ffawydden

CF717JP

Llantwit Major Road

CF717FD

North Road

CF717HA

Maes Lloi

CF717EH

Court Close

CF717GN

Minafon

CF717EL

Eastgate

CF717LD

Aberthin Lane

CF717AF

High Street

CF717HS

Clare Drive

CF717HZ

Causeway Hill

CF717DQ

Church Crescent

CF717PH

Cwrt Llanfair

CF717RN

The Cottage

CF717EN

Aberthin Road

CF717AZ

Wolfe Close

CF717GA

Penllyn Way

CF729JY

Cowbridge

CF717DL

Cae Stumpie

CF717BT

Geraints Close

CF717AX

Bowmans Well

CF717YJ

High Street

CF717JN

Castle Hill

CF717AU

Tyla Rhosyr

CF717BN

Borough Close

CF717HF

Downs View

CF717SZ

Fforest Road

CF717TA

Cowbridge

CF717SF

Lon Pinwydden

CF717BR

Millfield Drive

CF717JF

Church Road

CF717JH

Church Hill Close

CF717DX

Coopers Lane

CF717RW

Cowbridge

CF717FY

Carne Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.