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Location in The Vale of GlamorganBroughton sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Broughton
Broughton is a village located in the Vale of Glamorgan, in south-east Wales. It lies within the CF71 postcode area and is situated near the town of Cowbridge. The village is part of a rural landscape, with open fields and scattered farmsteads surrounding the settlement. Broughton has a small community centre and a church, reflecting its longstanding local presence. The area is accessible by road, with the A48 and A470 providing connections to nearby towns and Cardiff. The village retains a quiet, countryside character, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. It is known for its proximity to the South Wales countryside and its role as a residential area for those working in nearby towns.
School Ratings in Broughton
There are 15 schools in and around Broughton.
House Prices in Broughton
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 Broughton
Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Broughton, with 3 recorded incidents in May 2026.
Local Data for Broughton
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Property Prices 1,500 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Broughton ONS 2023
The average total household income in Broughton 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 Broughton ONS 2025
There are approximately 636 active businesses based in Broughton, 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 Broughton 21 crimes · May 2026
Broughton 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
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Home Ownership in Broughton
Of the 2,885 households in and around Broughton, 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 Broughton.