Castle-upon-Alun on the map
Location in The Vale of GlamorganCastle-upon-Alun sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Castle-upon-Alun
Castle-upon-Alun is a small settlement located in the Vale of Glamorgan, within the historic county of Glamorgan in south Wales. Situated near the River Alun, the village is part of the wider rural landscape of the region, with open fields and farmland surrounding the area. The name suggests a historical connection to a castle, though no remains of a castle are visible today. The village is within the CF32 postcode area, which covers parts of the northern Vale of Glamorgan. It is a quiet community with a mix of residential properties and agricultural land, reflecting the character of the local countryside. The area is accessible by road, with nearby towns providing essential services and amenities. The village has a long-standing presence in the region, with records indicating settlement dating back several centuries.
School Ratings in Castle-upon-Alun
Families in Castle-upon-Alun have access to 28 local schools.
House Prices in Castle-upon-Alun
Homes sell for an average of £190K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £113K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Castle-upon-Alun
Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Castle-upon-Alun, with 16 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Local Data for Castle-upon-Alun
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Property Prices 4,050 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Castle-upon-Alun ONS 2023
The average total household income in Castle-upon-Alun is approximately £42,553 a year before tax, 23% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £33,929. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £33,929.
Businesses in Castle-upon-Alun ONS 2025
There are approximately 867 active businesses based in Castle-upon-Alun, around 29 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 89% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 15 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Castle-upon-Alun 97 crimes · May 2026
Crime levels in Castle-upon-Alun are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
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Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
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Home Ownership in Castle-upon-Alun
Of the 13,862 households in and around Castle-upon-Alun, 71% are owned, 14% are socially rented and 15% 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 Castle-upon-Alun.