Town comparison
Llantrisant vs Llantwit Major
Which is better to live in? 10.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Llantrisant wins on house prices with a 9% gap.
Avg House Price
Llantrisant
£257,396
Llantwit Major
£283,805
Crime Rate
Llantrisant
N/A
Llantwit Major
62.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Llantrisant
N/A
Llantwit Major
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Llantrisant
427.2
Llantwit Major
461.5
EPC Rating
Llantrisant
71
Llantwit Major
70.7
Median Income
Llantrisant
£30,770
Llantwit Major
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £257,396, Llantrisant undercuts Llantwit Major (£283,805) by around 9% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Llantrisant is a flat at £150,833, while in Llantwit Major it is a flat at £207,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 28% pricier in Llantwit Major (£282,934 vs £203,435).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Llantwit Major prices grew faster — 26% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant and Llantwit Major. Llantrisant has 0 schools and Llantwit Major has 0 schools.
Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown
Llantwit Major School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Llantrisant | 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 Llantrisant's 427.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.8% of premises in Llantrisant and 96.5% in Llantwit Major. Gigabit availability stands at 82.4% in Llantrisant 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
Llantrisant leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Llantwit Major averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,155 in Llantrisant and £1,270 in Llantwit Major. 63.5% of homes in Llantrisant have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Llantwit Major.
Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. The median age is 42.8 in Llantrisant and 45.1 in Llantwit Major. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Llantrisant versus 71.9% in Llantwit Major. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Llantrisant and 55.8% in Llantwit Major.
| Indicator | Llantrisant | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,196 | 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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