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Area guide · Vale of Glamorgan

Living in St Athan

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

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At a glance

St Athan is a village in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales with a population of 3,108. The average house price is £245,325 and the overall crime rate is 63.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where St Athan ranks

Affordability
#95 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#20 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

3,108

Avg House Price

£245,325

Crime Rate

63.1/1k

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)

St Athan's detached homes (£371,075) command roughly 2.3× the price of a terraced (£160,726).

Price Trend (11 Years)

St Athan prices have fallen 38% over the last 9 years (£398,409 → £245,325).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£371,075	£345,995	13
Semi-Detached	£237,756	£239,995	27
Terraced	£160,726	£160,000	29
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in St Athan is 63.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in St Athan: 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

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most St Athan 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	3,108
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 St Athan?

The average house price in St Athan is £245,325 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in St Athan?

The most affordable entry point in St Athan is a terraced, with an average price of £160,726.

Is St Athan a safe place to live?

St Athan has a recorded crime rate of 63.1 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 St Athan?

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

How big is St Athan?

St Athan is a settlement in Vale of Glamorgan with a population of approximately 3,108.

Most compared with

How does St Athan stack up against its neighbours?

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

St Athan

House price: £157,985 · £245,325
Crime rate: 85.1 · 63.1
Distance: 14.8 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

St Athan

House price: £249,494 · £245,325
Crime rate: 62.8 · 63.1
Distance: 6.4 mi

Beddau

St Athan

House price: £205,402 · £245,325
Crime rate: N/A · 63.1
Distance: 10.6 mi

Bridgend

St Athan

House price: £251,125 · £245,325
Crime rate: 70.7 · 63.1
Distance: 9.7 mi

Caerphilly

St Athan

House price: £249,896 · £245,325
Crime rate: 84.9 · 63.1
Distance: 14.5 mi

Cardiff

St Athan

House price: £334,109 · £245,325
Crime rate: 96.8 · 63.1
Distance: 11.9 mi

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