CF71 (Cowbridge) demonstrates moderately strong market fundamentals with a trajectory score of 53.6, placing it in the 70th percentile nationally. Five-year price growth averaged 2.1% annually, whilst rental growth significantly outpaced this at 6.8% CAGR, indicating stronger investor returns through lettings than capital appreciation. Population expansion remained modest at 0.9% over the same period. The district sits at a pre-cursor gentrification stage, suggesting early-stage transformation characteristics. These metrics indicate a rental-focused market with limited price inflation, contrasting with stronger yield potential for buy-to-let investors relative to capital growth expectations.
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- 1Property prices up 2.2% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Cowbridge · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 55/100, driven mainly by safety.
Cowbridge (CF71) common questions
Is Cowbridge up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Cowbridge (CF71) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 55/100 (Strong), in the top 25% of districts nationally. The score is up 3.3 points over the last 12 months.
Is Cowbridge safe?
Cowbridge has a safety score of 90/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Cowbridge?
The average property price in Cowbridge (CF71) is £302k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.2% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Cowbridge?
The median monthly rent in Cowbridge (CF71) is £977 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Cowbridge?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Aberdare (CF44), Pentre (CF41), Merthyr Tydfil (CF48), Porth (CF39), Llantwit Major (CF61). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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