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Area guide · Vale of Glamorgan

Living in Llantwit Major

A snapshot of life in Llantwit Major, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Llantwit Major is a village in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales with a population of 5,348. The average house price is £283,805 and the overall crime rate is 62.6 per 1,000 residents.

Where Llantwit Major ranks

Population

5,348

Avg House Price

£283,805

Crime Rate

62.6/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

462 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£32,675

Median Age

45.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Llantwit Major's detached homes (£382,816) command roughly 1.8× the price of a flat (£207,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Llantwit Major prices have risen 26% over the last 9 years (£225,449 → £283,805).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£382,816£360,00030
Semi-Detached£282,934£283,00046
Terraced£214,396£205,00040
Flat£207,333£220,0006

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Llantwit Major is 62.6 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Llantwit Major: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools0
Primary0
Secondary0
% Top two bandsN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Llantwit Major averages 462 Mbps — 362% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Llantwit Major homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.7
% Rated C or Above62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,270

Demographics & Economy

Population5,348
Median Age45.1
Median Household Income£32,675
Employment Rate55.8%
Owner Occupied71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Llantwit Major?
The average house price in Llantwit Major is £283,805 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Llantwit Major?
The most affordable entry point in Llantwit Major is a flat, with an average price of £207,333.
Is Llantwit Major a safe place to live?
Llantwit Major has a recorded crime rate of 62.6 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
What broadband speeds are available in Llantwit Major?
Average broadband download speeds in Llantwit Major are around 462 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.5% of premises.
How big is Llantwit Major?
Llantwit Major is a settlement in Vale of Glamorgan with a population of approximately 5,348.

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