Downs View Close Aberthin, Vale of Glamorgan
16 addresses across 3 postcodes (CF71), about 320 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41500305.
17 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £435,000 across 2 sales. 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 5, E: 1). At least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Vale of Glamorgan costs £2,232 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises. The nearest railway station is Pontyclun, about 6.7 km away in a straight line. The nearest park or garden is about 1.1 km away. Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 38 to 48 m above sea level. The nearest GP surgery is Cowbridge & Vale Medical Practice, about 1.7 km away. About 640 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 81% of households owned their home and 53% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £435,000 | £420,000 | £450,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £470,000 | £440,000 | £500,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £393,500 | £345,000 | £442,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £395,000 | £395,000 | £395,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £329,950 | £329,950 | £329,950 |
| 2014 | 1 | £249,000 | £249,000 | £249,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2007 | 3 | £247,000 | £247,000 | £270,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £249,500 | £249,500 | £249,500 |
| 2002 | 1 | £167,000 | £167,000 | £167,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Aug 2025 | 11 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £420,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 2 CF71 7HG | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2022 | 12 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £500,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2022 | 10 CF71 7HG | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2020 | 11 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £345,000 | |
| 16 Mar 2020 | 5 CF71 7HG | Detached | £442,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2016 | 8 CF71 7HG | Detached | £395,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2015 | 5 CF71 7HG | Detached | £329,950 | |
| 7 Feb 2014 | 14 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2013 | 12 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2010 | 11 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 14 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £247,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2007 | 14 CF71 7HG | Semi-detached | £247,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 Feb 2007 | 8 CF71 7HG | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 30 Jul 2003 | 7 CF71 7HG | Detached | £249,500 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 4 CF71 7HG | Detached | £167,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 10 CF71 7HG | Detached | £147,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 126 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4); Bungalow, semi-detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1983-1990 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Vale of Glamorgan in 2026-27: Band D £2,232 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,488 | £1,736 | £1,984 | £2,232 | £2,727 | £3,223 | £3,719 | £4,463 | £5,207 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (29% of about 830 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Aberthin. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 31 address points in this street's postcodes, 9 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 9 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 5 at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 0 at low risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| CF71 7HG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| CF71 7HW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| CF71 7LG | zone 3 | 9 / 0 / 0 |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 38 m and 48 m above sea level (41 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF71 7HG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CF71 7HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| CF71 7LG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pontyclun 278,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km |
| Llantwit Major 266,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.5 km | |
| Llanharan 125,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m, 2 within 800 m; nearest Farmers Arms Aberthin | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Llantwit Major Interchange | 7.5 km |
| Ferry terminal | Barry Waterfront Ferry Terminal | 13.2 km |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km; nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 1.4 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 10.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Cowbridge & Vale Medical Practice | 1.7 km |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Great House Pharmacy | 1.5 km |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Y Bont Faen Dental Surgery | 1.4 km |
| Hospital | The Royal Glamorgan Hospital | 9.2 km |
| Police station | Bridewell Police Station Bridgend | 9.3 km |
| Cash machines | *Deposit Only* Tesco Express Cowbridge Cashzone | 1.5 km |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,780 m² | 1.1 km |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 120 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 1.4 ha | 1.7 km |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,610 m² | 1.1 km |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 7.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
Defra's noise maps cover England only; the Welsh Government's 2022 maps are not shown here yet.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge School English medium | All-through | 3–19 | 780 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Gymraeg Iolo Morganwg Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Y Bontfaen Primary English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmers Arms CF71 7LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jul 2025 |
| Hare & Hounds CF71 7LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Downs View (4); On or near Maes Lloi (2); On or near Downs View Close (2); On or near Chapel Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 81% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 47% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 46% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 31% | 60% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 12% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 53% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- CF71 7HG: 14 addresses
- CF71 7HW: 1 address of 5 in the postcode
- CF71 7LG: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Maes Lloi · Maendy Road · Downs View Close · Downs View · The Orchard · Court Close · Chapel Close · Court Close · Aberthin Road · Aberthin Road
All the streets in CF71 and across Vale of Glamorgan.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.