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St Nicholas and Llancarfan

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About

The St Nicholas and Llancarfan ward is a predominantly rural area in the Vale of Glamorgan. It encompasses the villages of St Nicholas and Llancarfan, along with surrounding farmland and smaller settlements like Bonvilston and Llanbethery. The landscape is characterised by rolling countryside and quiet country lanes, with agriculture being a central part of the local economy. The area feels removed from the busier coastal towns to the south.

Within the ward, the historic St Nicholas village is known for its medieval church and the remains of a 14th-century castle motte. A notable local landmark is the Grade I listed Dyffryn House and its extensive gardens, which lie just outside the village. The community is centred around traditional village hubs, with local pubs and village halls serving as focal points. The area offers a quiet, residential character defined by its greenbelt setting.

Area overview

On average St Nicholas and Llancarfan has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Nicholas and Llancarfan is £56,862 per year. St Nicholas and Llancarfan is home to around 2,194 people, with a population density of about 46.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
110
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Nicholas and Llancarfan Population
2,194
Population density
46.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.12(+23%)
Shoplifting
39.65(+471%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.41(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.5(+92%)
Public order
12.76(+43%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,077
94.54%
Indian
34
1.55%
Other White
21
0.96%
White and Black African (mixed)
11
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
9
0.41%
Total population: 2,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
908
49.46%
Level 3 (A level)
298
16.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
250
13.62%
No qualifications
177
9.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
100
5.45%
Total 16+ residents: 1,836

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
371
41.78%
Owns with a mortgage
356
40.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
75
8.45%
Other social rented
34
3.83%
Other forms of private rent
27
3.04%
Total households: 888

Property prices in St Nicholas and Llancarfan

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £625,000 in St Nicholas and Llancarfan area, with individual transactions ranging from £276,000 up to £1,950,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Nicholas and Llancarfan 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 St Nicholas and Llancarfan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£675,000
Semi-Detached4£590,000
Terraced2£308,000

10 years median price trend in St Nicholas and Llancarfan

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas and Llancarfan.

All postcodes in St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56EY

Heol St Y Nyll

CF56EQ

Drope Terrace

CF56TA

Duffryn Lane

CF56TY

Village Farm

CF623AJ

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SD

The Lane

CF56SS

Duffryn Close

CF56BF

Campbell Court

CF56TU

Breach Cottages

CF623AS

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SB

The Downs

CF56HB

St Brides Place

CF56ER

Church Cottages

CF623AN

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SH

Cowbridge Road

CF56TB

Brook Lane

CF56TP

Red Lion Cottages

CF623AG

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SE

Grants Field

CF56SR

Broadway Green

CF56SY

Ger Y Llan

CF56TZ

The Walk

CF56ET

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SF

Drope Road

CF56EP

Drope Road

CF623AD

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56FU

Cottrell Gardens

CF56ST

Button Ride

CF56YZ

Culverhouse Cross

CF56GR

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56FJ

Cae Newydd

CF56HD

Ty Newydd Cottages

CF56TL

The Old Forge

CF56FZ

Duffryn Lane

CF717UE

Tre Aubrey Cottages

CF623AH

Penylan Houses

CF56FX

Court Close

CF56SX

Mawsons Mead

CF56TQ

Bonvilston Court

CF56SJ

Follet Close

CF56EX

Castle Green

CF56XQ

Copthorne Way

CF717UB

Llantrithyd Road

CF623AT

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56TR

Maes-Y-Ffynnon

CF623AB

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF717UD

Goscombe Place

CF56TW

Glanmorfa Cottages

CF623AP

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SQ

Meyrick Cottages

CF623AR

Kenson Cottages

CF56EZ

Heol St Y Nyll

CF623AQ

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF623AL

Cattwg Cottages

CF56FF

Cae Newydd

CF56SP

Church Row

CF56TX

Trehill Cottages

CF56HE

Porth Cottages

CF717FS

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SG

Copthorne Way

CF56SL

Manor Cottages

CF56TN

Sheepcourt Cottages

CF56EW

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56TT

Maes Y Ffynnon

CF56SN

Smiths Row

CF623AE

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SA

The Tumble

CF623AX

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF623AW

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.