About St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd

St Donat's, also known as Sain Dunwyd, is a village located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated near the coastline and offers a variety of local amenities, including a primary school and a few shops. The village is primarily residential, with a community that values its surroundings and local heritage. One of the most notable landmarks in St Donat's is the historic St Donat's Castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The castle has undergone various renovations over the years and is now used as an educational centre and a venue for events. The area around the village provides opportunities for coastal walks and enjoying the natural landscape, making it a pleasant place for both residents and visitors.

School Ratings in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd

Families in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd have access to 9 local schools.

House Prices in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd

Homes sell for an average of £285K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £367K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd, with 7 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd

Broadband services in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd range from standard to superfast depending on location. Mobile signal strength on 4G is reasonable, though 5G and indoor coverage can be patchy. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 1,371 sales

Average Price £285K
£1K — £3.99M
Detached £367K 535
Semi £241K 373
Terraced £198K 367
Flat £142K 31

Schools & Education 9 nearby View all schools

Atlantic College 0.2 miles St Illtyd Primary School 2.1 miles Wick Marcross C.I.W. Primary School 2.4 miles Llantwit Major School 2.4 miles Ysgol Gymraeg Dewi Sant 2.4 miles Ysgol y Ddraig 2.4 miles St David's C.I.W. Primary School 4.6 miles Llanfair C.P. School 4.6 miles St Brides C.I.W. Primary School 4.7 miles

Crime in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd 50 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in St Donat's/Sain Dunwyd is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

16 Violence & Sexual Offences
7 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Shoplifting
6 Public Order
4 Anti-Social Behaviour
3 Burglary
3 Other Crime
2 Other Theft
2 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Llantwit Major Train Station 2.1 miles
Bridgend Train Station 7.2 miles
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Train Station 8.1 miles
Wildmill Train Station 8.2 miles
Pencoed Train Station 8.3 miles
Llanharan Train Station 10 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Marcross 0.9 miles Dimlands 1.2 miles Caermead 1.4 miles Monknash 1.8 miles West-end Town 1.9 miles Broughton 2 miles Monkton 2 miles Llantwit Major/Llanilltud Fawr 2.5 miles Wick 2.6 miles Tre-pit 2.8 miles Boverton 3.1 miles Tre-Beferad 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Vale of Glamorgan
Ward Llantwit Major
Constituency Vale of Glamorgan
Parish Llantwit Major

Streets in CF61 30 shown View all streets

Anglesey Close 1 Baker's Lane 1 Baron's Close 1 Bedford Rise 3 Beech Avenue 2 Boverton Brook 2 Boverton Park 1 Boverton Park Drive 1 Boverton Road 7 Brecon Street 1 Burial Lane 3 Byron Court 2 Cae Brewis 1 Caer Worgan 1 Caer-Ty-Clwyd 1 Cambrian Avenue 1 Cardigan Crescent 1 Castle Close 1 Castle Court 1 Castle Street 1 Cattwg Close 1 Channel View 1 Church Lane 1 Church Meadow 1 Church Street 1 Church View 2 Clos Ogney 1 Clos-y-Wiwer 1 Clos-yr-Onnen 1 Colhugh Close 1

Postcodes in CF61 50 shown View all postcodes

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