Town comparison
Church Village vs St Athan
Which is better to live in? 11.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in St Athan is about 6% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Church Village
£260,280
St Athan
£245,325
Crime Rate
Church Village
N/A
St Athan
63.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Church Village
N/A
St Athan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Church Village
450.2
St Athan
467.1
EPC Rating
Church Village
69.9
St Athan
70.7
Median Income
Church Village
£28,335
St Athan
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in St Athan is £245,325, which is 6% less than Church Village at £260,280. The most affordable entry point in Church Village is a flat at £131,667, while in St Athan it is a terraced at £160,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Church Village (£176,785 vs £160,726).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Church Village prices grew faster — 30% vs -38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Church Village and St Athan at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Church Village and St Athan. Church Village has 0 schools and St Athan has 0 schools.
Church Village School Inspection Breakdown
St Athan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Church Village | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
St Athan offers faster average downloads at 467.1 Mbps, compared to 450.2 Mbps in Church Village. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Church Village and 96.9% in St Athan. Gigabit availability stands at 87.3% in Church Village and 92.4% in St Athan.
St Athan is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (467 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in St Athan are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 69.9 (band C) in Church Village. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,208 in Church Village and £1,270 in St Athan. 56.5% of homes in Church Village have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in St Athan.
St Athan has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in St Athan and £28,335 in Church Village.
| Indicator | Church Village | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,162 | 3,108 |
| Median Age | N/A | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £28,335 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | N/A | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | N/A | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | N/A | 37.3% |
Location
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