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Location in The Vale of GlamorganAberthin sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Aberthin
Aberthin is a small village located in The Vale of Glamorgan, in south Wales. It lies within the CF71 postcode area and is situated near the border with the Vale of Glamorgan and the county of Bridgend. The village is part of a rural landscape, with open fields and scattered farmsteads typical of the region. It is not far from the town of Llantrisant and lies along the A48 road, which connects Cardiff to the south-west of Wales. The area is known for its agricultural land and peaceful countryside setting. While Aberthin itself is modest in size, it contributes to the wider community of the Vale of Glamorgan, offering a quiet, rural lifestyle. The village has a small number of residential properties and is close to local amenities in nearby towns.
School Ratings in Aberthin
There are 27 schools in and around Aberthin.
House Prices in Aberthin
The average property price is £501K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £532K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Aberthin
Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Aberthin, with 3 recorded incidents in May 2026.
Healthcare in Aberthin
There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Aberthin, the nearest being Cowbridge & Vale Medical Practice (0.9 miles away).
Local Data for Aberthin
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Property Prices 1,500 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Aberthin ONS 2023
The average total household income in Aberthin is approximately £57,648 a year before tax, 4% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £44,636. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £44,636.
Businesses in Aberthin ONS 2025
There are approximately 636 active businesses based in Aberthin, around 77 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 7 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Aberthin 21 crimes · May 2026
Aberthin records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Aberthin
Of the 2,885 households in and around Aberthin, 83% are owned, 6% are socially rented and 12% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Aberthin.