Cowbridge, United Kingdom
Wales · United Kingdom
Cowbridge is a small town in Wales, United Kingdom with a population of 3,804. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Cowbridge
Cowbridge is a market town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, approximately 12 miles (19Â km) west of the centre of Cardiff.
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| Population | 3,804 |
| Population Density | 29 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Coordinates | 51.4603°, -3.4417° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | Wales |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.6 inches (1,768 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 6.0 inches (15 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $49,093 |
| Median Age | 44.2 years |
About Cowbridge
Cowbridge is a small town in United Kingdom (Wales) with a population of 3,804. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Cowbridge vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Cowbridge vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $49,093 |
| 35% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,093 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $944 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.8% |
| 33% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 346 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.2% |
| Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Work from Home | 34.0% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $364,799 |
| 29% above United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,227 |
| 6% above United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 72.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.9% |
| Housing Units | 1,522 |
Property Tax
Climate in Cowbridge
Cowbridge has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 989 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Area | 129.2 sq mi (334.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 51.4603°N, 3.4417°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2011 | PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND | Avalanche | 0.4 m | - | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in |
Cowbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 41°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and April the driest (2.2").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.3% |
| 11% above United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 53.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Total Area | 129.2 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 50.2% |
| Public Transit | 3.9% |
| Work from Home | 34.0% |
Schools in Cowbridge
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llanfair C.P. School | - | - | - | - |
| Cowbridge Comprehensive School | - | - | - | - |
| Y Bont Faen School | - | - | - | - |
| Ysgol Iolo Morganwg | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cowbridge
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Celtica Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| XL:UK Radio | afrobeat, asian urban hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Dance Classics UK | 90s, dance | AAC 192 kbps | |
| Rage FM | drum and bass, hardcore | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation 60s | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 100% Whatever Westcountry | - | MP3 | |
| Wave Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Love | - | AAC+ 47 kbps | |
| Radio Wigwam | indie rock | MP3 |
Museums in Cowbridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abernodwydd Farmhouse | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Blaenwaun Post Office | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Bryn Eryr (Iron Age Roundhouses) | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cae Adda Cowhouse | ||||
| Cefn Junction | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cider Making Display | ||||
| Cilewent Farmhouse | ||||
| Clogmaker’s Workshop | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Coach House | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cockpit | ||||
| Cowbridge & District Museum | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Cross Inn Tailor's Shop | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Derwen Bakehouse Shop | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Enamel House | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Esgair Moel Woollen Mill | ||||
| Ewenny Kiln | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Fishing Exhibition | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Georgetown Baking Oven | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gwalia Stores | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Gweithdy Galleries and Workshop | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Hendre'r-ywydd Uchaf (farmhouse) | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Kennixton | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llainfadyn Cottage | ||||
| Llancaiach-fawr | ||||
| Llawr-Y-Glyn Smithy | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos | ||||
| Llwyn-yr-eos Farmhouse | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Llys Llywelyn (Medieval Court) | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maentwrog Hayshed | ||||
| Maestir School | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Melin Bompren Corn Mill | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| Moss-Vernon's Portrait Studio | ||||
| Museum of Welsh Cricket | ||||
| Museum of Welsh Cricket | ||||
| nantgarw China Works Museum | ||||
| Nantwallter Cottage | ||||
| Nash Point Fog Horn | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Oakdale Workmen's Institute | ||||
| Paul Kirner's Music Palace | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Penrhiw Chapel | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pigsty | ||||
| Pontypridd Museum | ||||
| Prefab | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhaeadr Tannery | ||||
| Rhondda Heritage Park | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1805 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1855 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1895 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1925 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1955 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Rhyd-y-car Terrace (1985 House) | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saddlers Workshop | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| Saint Teilo's Church | ||||
| South Wales Aviation Musuem | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| St Fagans Museum Visitor Centre | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| Stryd Lydan Barn | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| The Boat House | ||||
| The Bus Depot Barry | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| Tollhouse | ||||
| University of South Wales Art Collection Museum | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Urinal | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel | ||||
| Vulcan Hotel |
Libraries in Cowbridge
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberbargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aberkenfig Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Abertridwr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bargoed Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Beddau and Tynant Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Caerphilly Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cancer Research Wales Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Canton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| County Library Barry | 0.0 | |||||
| Cowbridge Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Deri Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinas Powys Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dinas Powys Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ely & Caerau Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Fairwater Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Ferndale Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantrisant Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Heath Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| Llantwit Major Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mountain Ash Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nelson Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontyclun Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pontypridd Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Porth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Pyle Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Radyr Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhiwbina Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Rhoose Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St Athan Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sully & Lavernock Community Library Trust | 0.0 | |||||
| Tonypandy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treharris Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Trelai Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Treorchy Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ystrad Mynach Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cowbridge
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Llewellyn Jenkins | |||||
| Emily's Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market | |||||
| Pontypridd Indoor Market |
Hotels in Cowbridge
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cowbridge
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Cowbridge
8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Cowbridge
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cowbridge
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cowbridge
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Cowbridge
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cowbridge
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cowbridge
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Cowbridge
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Cowbridge
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bragdy Twt Lol |
Stadiums & Teams in Cowbridge
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff City Stadium | ||
| Cardiff International Sports Stadium | ||
| Cardiff Wales Stadium |
Airports Near Cowbridge
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol Airport | BRS | Large Airport |
| Cardiff International Airport | CWL | Large Airport |
| Exeter International Airport | EXT | Medium Airport |
| MOD St Athan | - | Medium Airport |
| Royal Marines Base Chivenor | - | Medium Airport |
| Swansea Airport | SWS | Medium Airport |
| Abergavenny Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Allensmore Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Batch End Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Belle Vue Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookside Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Byecross Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coetir Bach Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Croes Carn Einion Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Curry Rivel Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Dunkeswell Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eaglescott Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Eggesford Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Farway Common Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Godney Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Halesland Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Hardwicke Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Heywood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Kemeys Commander Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lane Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Langport Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Llangarron Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lower-Durston Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Chinnock Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middle Pymore Farm Airstrip (Private) | - | Small Airport |
| Middlegate Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Middlezoy Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| North Hill Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Old Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Park Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Rhigos Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| RNAS Merryfield | - | Small Airport |
| South Wales Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Stoodleigh Barton Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talgarth Glider Field | - | Small Airport |
| Tracy Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Upfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Warren Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Watchford Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westacott Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Westonzoyland Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Westover Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Woonton Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Cowbridge
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mental Health Matters Wales | ||
| Recovery Cymru |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cowbridge
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cowbridge United Free Church | |
| Holy Cross Church | |
| Llantrythid Church | |
| St Hilary's Church | |
| St John the Baptist | |
| St Mary's Church | |
| St Michael | |
| St. Cadoc's | |
| St. Donat's Church |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Cowbridge?
Cowbridge has a population of 3,804 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 129.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.2 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.
Is Cowbridge expensive to live in?
The median household income is $49,093, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $364,799 (29% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Cowbridge?
Cowbridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Cowbridge?
Cowbridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $944. There are 346 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Cowbridge?
The median home value in Cowbridge is $364,799. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,227. The homeownership rate is 72.1%.
How are the schools in Cowbridge?
37.3% of adults in Cowbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 53.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Cowbridge?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Cowbridge is 2.6% White, 1% Black or African American, 2.5% Asian. 97.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.5% of the population are military veterans. 6.0% of residents have a disability.
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