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About

Wenvoe ward is a predominantly rural area situated north of Cardiff within the Vale of Glamorgan. Its landscape is characterised by rolling farmland and small residential settlements, with the village of Wenvoe itself at its heart. The area maintains a distinct separation from the suburban spread of the capital, offering a quieter setting. The local economy has historical ties to agriculture, though many residents now commute to Cardiff for work.

A notable local landmark is the Wenvoe transmitting station, a prominent lattice mast visible for miles that broadcasts television and radio signals. The ward contains several active farms and is traversed by rural lanes and public footpaths. St. Mary's Church, with origins dating back to the medieval period, stands in the village centre. The community is served by local facilities including a village hall and a primary school, sustaining its own social focus.

Area overview

On average Wenvoe has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 6.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wenvoe is £56,862 per year. The median sale price in Wenvoe is £358,750 (around £354 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £301,250 and £480,750. Wenvoe is home to around 2,766 people, with a population density of about 155.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wenvoe Population
2,766
Population density
155.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.39(-22%)
Shoplifting
20.25(+215%)
Public order
12.29(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.76(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.04(-31%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,494
90.07%
Other White
48
1.73%
Indian
36
1.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.98%
Bangladeshi
22
0.79%
Total population: 2,769

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
965
41.61%
No qualifications
379
16.34%
Level 3 (A level)
367
15.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
291
12.55%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
156
6.73%
Total 16+ residents: 2,319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
594
48.45%
Owns with a mortgage
451
36.79%
Other social rented
77
6.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
60
4.89%
Other forms of private rent
26
2.12%
Total households: 1,226

Property prices in Wenvoe

Median price: £358,750
Price per sq ft: £354
Sales (last 12 months): 42
Typical range (middle 50%): £301K – £481K

Based on 42 recent sales, the median property price is £358,750 (about £354 per square foot) in Wenvoe area, with individual transactions ranging from £212,000 up to £1,025,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wenvoe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£422,600£354
Semi-Detached6£311,225£353
Flats3£305,000£386
Terraced9£275,000£350

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wenvoe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wenvoe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£339,995£255,000£178,572
2017£332,995£220,845£177,995
2018£347,498£284,995£196,498
2019£373,495£285,000£207,500
2020£370,995£267,500£215,000
2021£341,000£299,950£209,000
2022£420,000£308,000£256,750
2023£456,000£255,000£312,500
2024£406,500£385,000£230,000
2025£399,999£365,000£265,000
2026£475,500£311,225£272,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wenvoe.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wenvoe.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£267£232£251
2017£266£249£251
2018£265£228£267
2019£266£232£224
2020£266£281£284
2021£272£281£301
2022£323£347£330
2023£325£364£339
2024£325£293£339
2025£321£366£339
2026£345£323£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wenvoe.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Wenvoe ward.

Local councillors

Russell Edward Godfrey

Wenvoe - Elected 5 May 2022

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Wenvoe

Is Wenvoe safe?

Wenvoe records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Wenvoe?

The median sale price in Wenvoe is £358,750 (about £354 per square foot) based on 42 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Wenvoe?

Wenvoe scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Wenvoe sits around rank 1,670 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 Wenvoe?

The average household income in Wenvoe is around £56,862 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Wenvoe?

Wenvoe is represented by 1 elected councillor: Russell Edward Godfrey (Conservative and Unionist Party).