B+
Liveable Score

Very Good Area

A

Outdoor Spaces

B+

Amenities

B+

Transport

C

Schools

CouncilVale of Glamorgan
Crime Rate
✓Low for a Welsh suburb
66% below the national average.
Vibe
☕️ Coffee in the Park
Demographics
🌻 Retirees
Interactive liveability map of The Knap showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. The Knap boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Barry

town

B

2.5 km away

Colcot

suburb

C+

3.0 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Limited
Play SpacePlay Space
Adequate
Golf CourseGolf Course
Limited
Public ParkPublic Park
Plentiful
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Plentiful
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Ample
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Sparse
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Adequate
SupermarketsSupermarkets
Limited
TakeawaysTakeaways
Limited

Transport Links

train
Barry Docks
Train
train
Cadoxton
Train
train
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport
Train

Schools

Outstanding
0 Schools
Good
0 Schools
Requires Improvement
0 Schools
South Point Primary School
Rhws Primary School
Pencoedtre High School
Gladstone Primary School

The Knap House Prices

The average house price in The Knap is £233,200, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows The Knap house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices The Knap graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

all dwelling types

£233,200

Detached house prices

£330,000

Flats and maisonettes prices

£153,325

Semi-detached house prices

£338,500

Terraced house prices

£234,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Knap a nice place to live?

Yes, The Knap is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Vale of Glamorgan. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is The Knap?

The Knap has a low crime rate for a Welsh suburb, with around 25 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 66% below the national average, and 58% below the Vale of Glamorgan average.

What are the demographics of The Knap?

The majority of residents in The Knap identify as White (British) (94%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (96%). The most common religion is Christian (51%).