Area guide · Vale of Glamorgan

Living in Rhoose

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

At a glance

Rhoose is a village in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales with a population of 6,428. The average house price is £320,701 and the overall crime rate is 62.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Rhoose ranks

Affordability
#130 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#15 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

6,428

Avg House Price

£320,701

Crime Rate

62.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

467 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,675

Median Age

45.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Rhoose's detached homes (£379,042) command roughly 1.7× the price of a terraced (£222,556).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Rhoose prices have risen 30% over the last 9 years (£246,376 → £320,701).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£379,042	£375,000	48
Semi-Detached	£273,019	£262,000	24
Terraced	£222,556	£208,750	16
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Rhoose is 62.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Rhoose averages 467 Mbps — 367% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

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

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.7
% Rated C or Above	62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,270

Demographics & Economy

Population	6,428
Median Age	45.1
Median Household Income	£32,675
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Rhoose?

The average house price in Rhoose is £320,701 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Rhoose?

The most affordable entry point in Rhoose is a terraced, with an average price of £222,556.

Is Rhoose a safe place to live?

Rhoose has a recorded crime rate of 62.7 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 Rhoose?

Average broadband download speeds in Rhoose are around 467 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.9% of premises.

How big is Rhoose?

Rhoose is a settlement in Vale of Glamorgan with a population of approximately 6,428.

Most compared with

How does Rhoose stack up against its neighbours?

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Rhoose

House price: £157,985 · £320,701
Crime rate: 85.1 · 62.7
Distance: 15.0 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Rhoose

House price: £249,494 · £320,701
Crime rate: 62.8 · 62.7
Distance: 3.8 mi

Beddau

Rhoose

House price: £205,402 · £320,701
Crime rate: N/A · 62.7
Distance: 11.4 mi

Bridgend

Rhoose

House price: £251,125 · £320,701
Crime rate: 70.7 · 62.7
Distance: 12.6 mi

Caerphilly

Rhoose

House price: £249,896 · £320,701
Crime rate: 84.9 · 62.7
Distance: 14.2 mi

Cardiff

Rhoose

House price: £334,109 · £320,701
Crime rate: 96.8 · 62.7
Distance: 10.4 mi

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