Property Data OutlookVale of Glamorgan
Data from Land Registry, ONS, Bank of England
Compare with another area →Market outlook for Vale of Glamorgan
Key indicators for buyers
The Vale of Glamorgan market looks favourable for buyers. Affordability has improved from a peak of 9.9x in 2022 to 7.9x today. Rising rents (£980/mo, +7.4%) mean the cost of waiting is real.
Price trends
Average sale prices · HM Land Registry / UK HPI
Affordability ratio
House price ÷ median earnings · ONS data
A home in Vale of Glamorgan costs 7.9x the local median salary — moderate, improving from a peak of 9.9x in 2022.
Rental trends
Average monthly rent · ONS Private Rental Index
Average monthly rent in Vale of Glamorgan is £980, up 7.4% year-on-year. Rents have risen consistently over the past five years.
Monthly mortgage
2yr fixed · 75% LTV · 25yr term · BoE avg. rate
Based on the average Vale of Glamorgan price of £290,509 with a 25% deposit (£73k), a 2-year fixed mortgage at 3.97% costs around £1,146 per month.
Rent vs buy snapshot
Monthly cost comparison based on current data
Monthly mortgage payments (£1,146) are £166 more than renting (£980). However, buying requires an upfront deposit of £73k — it would take around 12 years to recoup that cost compared to renting and investing the difference.
Recent sales
Latest transactions · HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
| Address | Type | Price | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
26, HASTINGS AVENUE, PENARTH CF64 2TF | Semi-detached | £58,000 | 22 Mar 1996 |
4A, WINDSOR TERRACE CF64 1AA | Flat/Maisonette | £48,650 | 22 Mar 1996 |
16, CASTLE AVENUE, PENARTH CF64 3QS | Semi-detached | £54,500 | 22 Mar 1996 |
14, TEIFI DRIVE, BARRY CF62 7TL | Semi-detached | £39,950 | 22 Mar 1996 |
113, LAURISTON PARK, CARDIFF CF5 5QA | Terraced | £26,000 | 18 Mar 1996 |
28, MURCH ROAD, DINAS POWYS CF64 4RD | Detached | £108,000 | 15 Mar 1996 |
27, MAES ILLTUDS, LLANTWIT MAJOR CF61 2SD |
Data sources (all free & public): HM Land Registry Price Paid Data & UK House Price Index · ONS Housing Affordability Ratios · ONS Private Rental Index · Bank of England Quoted Household Interest Rates · HMRC Monthly Property Transactions
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