Llanharry vs Llantwit Major
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llanharry offers lower property prices by roughly 9%.
Avg House Price
Llanharry
£259,642
Llantwit Major
£283,805
Crime Rate
Llanharry
N/A
Llantwit Major
62.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Llanharry
N/A
Llantwit Major
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Llanharry
427.2
Llantwit Major
461.5
EPC Rating
Llanharry
71
Llantwit Major
70.7
Median Income
Llanharry
£30,770
Llantwit Major
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llanharry is £259,642, which is 9% less than Llantwit Major at £283,805. The most affordable entry point in Llanharry is a flat at £62,500, while in Llantwit Major it is a flat at £207,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 70% pricier in Llantwit Major (£207,333 vs £62,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llanharry prices grew faster — 44% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Llanharry and Llantwit Major 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 Llanharry and Llantwit Major. Llanharry has 0 schools and Llantwit Major has 0 schools.
Llanharry School Inspection Breakdown
Llantwit Major School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Llanharry | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Llantwit Major offers faster average downloads at 461.5 Mbps, compared to 427.2 Mbps in Llanharry. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Llanharry and 96.5% in Llantwit Major. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Llanharry and 91% in Llantwit Major.
Llantwit Major is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (462 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llanharry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Llantwit Major. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Llanharry and £1,270 in Llantwit Major. 63.5% of homes in Llanharry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Llantwit Major.
Llanharry has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Llantwit Major and £30,769.5 in Llanharry. The median age is 42.8 in Llanharry and 45.1 in Llantwit Major. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Llanharry and 55.8% in Llantwit Major. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Llanharry versus 71.9% in Llantwit Major.
| Indicator | Llanharry | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,747 | 5,348 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,769.5 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.8% | 37.3% |
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