Real sold price data from HM Land Registry · Last 5 years · 10,085 sales recorded
Property Market Overview — The Vale of Glamorgan has seen substantial activity with over 10,000 sales in five years, reflecting a well-established residential market across diverse towns and villages. Prices have risen 24% over this period, with the current average standing at £327,244, though the median of £275,000 indicates considerable variation across property types and locations.
Property Types and Price Differences — Detached homes command the highest prices at nearly £493,000, roughly double the cost of terraced properties (£247,333) and significantly above flats (£192,248). Semi-detached homes bridge the gap at £316,893, occupying the middle ground and attracting the second-largest share of transactions after terraced houses.
Price Trends Over Time — The market climbed steadily from 2021 to 2023, peaking at £337,375, before softening in 2024 to £325,639. Prices have since recovered to £341,254 in 2025, suggesting renewed momentum despite year-on-year fluctuations typical of regional markets.
What Stands Out — Barry dominates transaction volume with nearly half of all sales, yet commands lower average prices (£242,788) compared to wealthier enclaves like Cowbridge (£493,655) and Penarth (£389,194). This polarity reveals a market split between high-turnover lower-priced areas and smaller pockets of premium property.
```| Town | Sales | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | 4,868 | £242,788 |
| Penarth | 2,524 | £389,194 |
| Cowbridge | 818 | £493,655 |
| Llantwit Major | 649 | £302,835 |
| Dinas Powys | 580 | £384,197 |
| Cardiff | 384 | £489,308 |
| Bridgend | 237 | £479,463 |
| Pontyclun | 23 | £473,347 |
| Town | Avg Price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge | £493,655 | 818 |
| Cardiff | £489,308 | 384 |
| Bridgend | £479,463 | 237 |
| Pontyclun | £473,347 | 23 |
| Penarth | £389,194 | 2,524 |
| Dinas Powys | £384,197 | 580 |
| Llantwit Major | £302,835 | 649 |
| Barry | £242,788 | 4,868 |