Cowbridge vs Rhoose
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rhoose offers lower property prices by roughly 64%. Rhoose has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cowbridge
£526,862
Rhoose
£320,701
Crime Rate
Cowbridge
63.0
Rhoose
62.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cowbridge
N/A
Rhoose
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cowbridge
213.1
Rhoose
467.1
EPC Rating
Cowbridge
70.7
Rhoose
70.7
Median Income
Cowbridge
£32,675
Rhoose
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Rhoose is £320,701, which is 64% less than Cowbridge at £526,862. The most affordable entry point in Cowbridge is a terraced at £372,671, while in Rhoose it is a terraced at £222,556.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 67% pricier in Cowbridge (£372,671 vs £222,556).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Rhoose prices grew faster — 30% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 62.7 offences per 1,000 people, Rhoose is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Cowbridge's 63 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cowbridge is violent-crime, while in Rhoose 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 Rhoose. Cowbridge has 0 schools and Rhoose has 0 schools.
Cowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
Rhoose School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cowbridge | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rhoose offers faster average downloads at 467.1 Mbps, compared to 213.1 Mbps in Cowbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Cowbridge and 96.9% in Rhoose. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Cowbridge and 92.4% in Rhoose.
Rhoose is the faster of the two by 119% on average download speed (467 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Cowbridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Rhoose. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Cowbridge and £1,270 in Rhoose. 62.2% of homes in Cowbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rhoose.
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 Rhoose. The median age is 45.1 in Cowbridge and 45.1 in Rhoose. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cowbridge and 55.8% in Rhoose. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Cowbridge versus 71.9% in Rhoose.
| Indicator | Cowbridge | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,649 | 6,428 |
| 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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