Cowbridge vs Llantwit Major
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Llantwit Major is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 86% lower. Llantwit Major has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cowbridge
£526,862
Llantwit Major
£283,805
Crime Rate
Cowbridge
63.0
Llantwit Major
62.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cowbridge
N/A
Llantwit Major
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cowbridge
213.1
Llantwit Major
461.5
EPC Rating
Cowbridge
70.7
Llantwit Major
70.7
Median Income
Cowbridge
£32,675
Llantwit Major
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £283,805, Llantwit Major undercuts Cowbridge (£526,862) by around 86% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cowbridge is a terraced at £372,671, while in Llantwit Major it is a flat at £207,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 113% pricier in Cowbridge (£441,833 vs £207,333).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cowbridge prices grew faster — 29% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesLlantwit Major has a crime rate of 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Cowbridge at 63 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cowbridge is violent-crime, while in Llantwit Major it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cowbridge and Llantwit Major. Cowbridge has 0 schools and Llantwit Major has 0 schools.
Cowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
Llantwit Major School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cowbridge | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Llantwit Major averages 461.5 Mbps – ahead of Cowbridge's 213.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Cowbridge and 96.5% in Llantwit Major. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Cowbridge and 91% in Llantwit Major.
Llantwit Major is the faster of the two by 117% on average download speed (462 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cowbridge, scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Llantwit Major. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Cowbridge and £1,270 in Llantwit Major. 62.2% of homes in Cowbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Llantwit Major.
Cowbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Cowbridge and £32,675 in Llantwit Major. The median age is 45.1 in Cowbridge and 45.1 in Llantwit Major. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cowbridge and 55.8% in Llantwit Major. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Cowbridge versus 71.9% in Llantwit Major. Cowbridge has a population of 3,649 and Llantwit Major has 5,348.
| Indicator | Cowbridge | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,649 | 5,348 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 37.3% |
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