Vale of Glamorgan: population and statistics
Vale of Glamorgan has a population of 135,362 (2025) across 331.3 km², or 409 people per km². It ranks 218 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 135,362 residents
- 331.3 km²
- 409 people/km²
Vale of Glamorgan in numbers
Population of Vale of Glamorgan over time
Vale of Glamorgan had 126,261 residents in 2015 and 135,362 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 131,224 |
| 2021 | 132,491 |
| 2022 | 133,553 |
| 2023 | 134,607 |
| 2024 | 135,311 |
| 2025 | 135,362 |
All indicators for Vale of Glamorgan
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.2% | 22.2% | 20.4% | ranked 107 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 17.7% | 16.8% | 17.4% | ranked 164 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 62,560 dwellings | 1,492,630 | 27,429,300 | ranked 182 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 29.4% | 39.4% | 31.6% | ranked 181 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 18.7% | 15.3% | 18.1% | ranked 144 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 57,449 households | 75,148 | 61,440 | ranked 178 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 84.5% | 87.0% | 84.7% | ranked 161 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 14.9% | 12.7% | 14.8% | ranked 158 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.1% | 66.3% | 67.3% | ranked 66 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.6% | 17.1% | 17.6% | ranked 227 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.2% | 16.5% | 14.3% | ranked 239 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £303,112 | £218,855 | £272,474 | ranked 150 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 6.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | ranked 36 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.9% | 71.8% | 76.7% | ranked 93 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.6% | 5.3% | 7.8% | ranked 268 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 3.3% | 7.7% | 0.9% | ranked 109 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,220 sites | 128,250 | 3,232,440 | ranked 242 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 38.6 per 1,000 | 40.4 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 259 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,480 businesses | 106,170 | 2,786,975 | ranked 249 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,656 | £36,288 | £38,490 | ranked 169 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 74.5% | 72.2% | 76.3% | ranked 218 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.3% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 156 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.6% | 19.5% | 18.5% | ranked 188 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 22 local authorities in Wales, Vale of Glamorgan ranks 11 by population.
Households without central heating: 0.8% in Vale of Glamorgan, compared with an average of 1.1% in Wales and 1.5% across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: 6.2% in Vale of Glamorgan, compared with an average of 2.7% in Wales and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.0% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Wales for “House price change over 12 months”.
- “Households without central heating”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: higher than in 90% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 46,395 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Bridgend, 15.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Cardiff (381,516 residents), 20 km away.
Business sectors: Vale of Glamorgan
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.0% ×0.9
- Professional, scientific and technical12.5% ×0.9
- Construction11.8% ×0.9
- Health and social work8.1% ×1.4
- Accommodation and food services8.0% ×1.1
- Administrative and support services7.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication6.0% ×1.0
- Real estate5.1% ×1.1
Where is Vale of Glamorgan?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan has 135,362 residents (2025), ranking 218 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan covers 331.3 km², with a density of 409 people per km².
Is the population of Vale of Glamorgan growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Vale of Glamorgan went from 126,261 to 135,362, a change of +7.2%.
Where is Vale of Glamorgan?
Vale of Glamorgan is in Wales (region). Latitude 51.417, longitude −3.417.
Households without central heating: what is the figure for Vale of Glamorgan?
In Vale of Glamorgan, “Households without central heating” stands at 0.8% (2021), ranking 273 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 1.2%.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Vale of Glamorgan?
In Vale of Glamorgan, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 6.2% (2026), ranking 36 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border Vale of Glamorgan?
The nearest to Vale of Glamorgan are Bridgend (15 km), Cardiff (20 km), Rhondda Cynon Taf (26 km), Caerphilly (31 km), Neath Port Talbot (34 km).