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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 average crime levels, with around 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
42.84(+26%)
Shoplifting
33.27(+417%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.23(+40%)
Public order
15.5(+89%)
Other theft
15.04(+228%)
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

Median price£670,000
Price per sq ft£382
Sales (last 12 months)19
Typical range (middle 50%)£510K – £776K

Based on 19 recent sales, the median property price is £670,000 (about £382 per square foot) in St Nicholas and Llancarfan area, with individual transactions ranging from £295,000 up to £1,950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Nicholas and Llancarfan over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£715,000£350
Terraced1£485,000£372
Semi-Detached5£440,000£393

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Nicholas and Llancarfan

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas and Llancarfan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£520,000£260,000£270,000
2017£565,000£385,000
2018£460,000£299,995£290,000
2019£481,995£212,500£299,500
2020£459,498£326,498£206,000
2021£655,000£537,000£322,500
2022£680,000£427,500£345,000
2023£715,000£397,500£272,500
2024£575,000£350,000£268,000
2025£701,500£570,000£412,500
2026£367,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Nicholas and Llancarfan.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicholas and Llancarfan.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240£274£302
2017£257£225
2018£316£317£249
2019£320£255£287
2020£295£298£232
2021£296£166£265
2022£347£340£260
2023£357£414£315
2024£383£363£344
2025£350£387£362
2026£414
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Nicholas and Llancarfan.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Nicholas and Llancarfan in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Nicholas and Llancarfan

Is St Nicholas and Llancarfan safe?

St Nicholas and Llancarfan records about 110 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Nicholas and Llancarfan?

The median sale price in St Nicholas and Llancarfan is £670,000 (about £382 per square foot) based on 19 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is St Nicholas and Llancarfan?

St Nicholas and Llancarfan scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Nicholas and Llancarfan sits around rank 1,593 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in St Nicholas and Llancarfan?

The average household income in St Nicholas and Llancarfan is around £56,862 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Nicholas and Llancarfan?

St Nicholas and Llancarfan is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ian Anthony Neil Perry (Independent).

All postcodes in St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SG

Copthorne Way

CF56FU

Cottrell Gardens

CF56ST

Button Ride

CF56TT

Maes Y Ffynnon

CF56TA

Duffryn Lane

CF56FF

Cae Newydd

CF56TQ

Bonvilston Court

CF56XQ

Copthorne Way

CF623AB

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SE

Grants Field

CF717UE

Tre Aubrey Cottages

CF56TU

Breach Cottages

CF56SL

Manor Cottages

CF56FZ

Duffryn Lane

CF56HE

Porth Cottages

CF623AH

Penylan Houses

CF56TZ

The Walk

CF717FS

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56YZ

Culverhouse Cross

CF623AP

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF623AS

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF717UB

Llantrithyd Road

CF56FJ

Cae Newydd

CF623AD

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SY

Ger Y Llan

CF56SP

Church Row

CF623AG

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF623AN

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56EP

Drope Road

CF56EX

Castle Green

CF56BF

Campbell Court

CF56SQ

Meyrick Cottages

CF623AE

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56TP

Red Lion Cottages

CF56TW

Glanmorfa Cottages

CF623AW

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF717UD

Goscombe Place

CF56TB

Brook Lane

CF56TN

Sheepcourt Cottages

CF56SJ

Follet Close

CF56ER

Church Cottages

CF623AR

Kenson Cottages

CF56EZ

Heol St Y Nyll

CF56SX

Mawsons Mead

CF623AT

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56EY

Heol St Y Nyll

CF56SR

Broadway Green

CF56TX

Trehill Cottages

CF56SF

Drope Road

CF56FX

Court Close

CF623AJ

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56HB

St Brides Place

CF623AX

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56EW

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SN

Smiths Row

CF56TR

Maes-Y-Ffynnon

CF56SH

Cowbridge Road

CF56HD

Ty Newydd Cottages

CF56SD

The Lane

CF56TY

Village Farm

CF56TL

The Old Forge

CF56GR

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56SS

Duffryn Close

CF623AQ

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF623AL

Cattwg Cottages

CF56ET

St Nicholas and Llancarfan

CF56EQ

Drope Terrace

CF56SB

The Downs

CF56SA

The Tumble

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.