Compare Torfaen against Vale of Glamorgan

See how crimes rates, house prices and annual salaries compare between Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.

Population comparison

Population for Torfaen
94,832
Population for Vale of Glamorgan
135,295
Difference
-40,463
Percentage Difference
-35.17%

People in employment comparison

# People Employed in Torfaen
39,010 (69.7%)
# People Employed in Vale of Glamorgan
56,920 (72.5%)
Difference
39,010
Percentage Difference
-37.34%

People inactive comparison

# People Inactive in Torfaen
14,700 (26.3%)
# People Inactive in Vale of Glamorgan
18,570 (23.7%)
Difference
14,700
Percentage Difference
-23.26%

Unemployment comparison

# People unemployed in Torfaen
2,250 (4.0%)
# People unemployed in Vale of Glamorgan
2,975 (3.8%)
Difference
2,250
Percentage Difference
-27.75%

Comparing crimes by type for Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan

Showing crimes from this year (2025). Hover or tap on the bars to see estimate numbers for each crime type.

Crime Statistics

See how Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan compare when it comes to number of crimes by type.

Crime Type Crimes in Torfaen Crimes in Vale of Glamorgan Difference % Difference

Compare crime rate by type for Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan from 2020 to 2025

Use the list to compare crimes in Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan.

Compare Property prices over time for Torfaen and Vale of Glamorgan

Showing crimes from 2010 up until November 2024. You can filter the property types by clicking on the type / area chart legend to hide it.

Housing Statistics

View average house prices by year. We show property prices from 2010 up until the current year.

Year Avg. Detached Price Avg. Semi-Detached Price Avg. Terraced Price Avg. Flat Price
2023 £354,053.16 / £523,244.58 £202,892.81 / £316,675.96 £158,726.56 / £243,113.22 £95,868.40 / £178,593.77
2022 £335,508.14 / £508,337.32 £194,899.44 / £310,644.85 £153,868.21 / £239,480.29 £93,620.40 / £177,196.15
2021 £298,217.04 / £435,660.78 £174,648.40 / £268,850.32 £138,826.11 / £207,332.87 £87,502.54 / £159,180.68
2020 £263,361.95 / £381,987.09 £155,987.70 / £238,861.36 £123,949.70 / £183,542.46 £80,757.34 / £145,803.83
2019 £252,140.00 / £373,276.05 £149,132.14 / £232,808.89 £118,554.42 / £178,793.76 £78,893.00 / £145,384.37
2018 £238,762.64 / £360,873.56 £141,662.30 / £224,530.18 £112,934.38 / £173,102.98 £76,034.72 / £142,675.70
2017 £219,426.47 / £340,538.95 £129,342.70 / £211,587.12 £103,522.95 / £163,765.91 £70,925.35 / £137,841.18
2016 £213,649.29 / £326,025.24 £126,400.70 / £204,109.74 £101,576.07 / £157,984.94 £68,568.70 / £131,018.58
2015 £203,939.82 / £313,892.36 £120,691.62 / £196,707.76 £97,094.14 / £152,438.66 £65,714.83 / £126,869.51
2014 £199,429.42 / £298,815.81 £118,420.26 / £187,859.01 £95,901.84 / £146,739.01 £64,942.57 / £122,058.42
2013 £193,475.31 / £282,419.04 £114,413.69 / £176,501.38 £92,916.58 / £138,079.20 £62,986.21 / £115,522.44
2012 £191,968.53 / £282,421.49 £113,614.78 / £176,877.43 £92,247.42 / £138,340.41 £63,336.95 / £116,834.44
2011 £194,127.25 / £276,634.71 £114,283.62 / £171,892.48 £92,704.57 / £134,280.74 £64,207.01 / £115,077.07
2010 £193,353.60 / £274,971.03 £114,245.10 / £172,605.14 £93,779.44 / £135,860.43 £65,290.56 / £115,838.59
Number of Jobs (thousands)
31k vs 41k
Median Salary
£26,295 vs £26,236
Annual Percentage Change
12.5% vs 0.4%
Mean Salary
£29,161 vs £29,561

See how Torfaen compares to other areas in Wales

Industry Torfaen Count Vale of Glamorgan Count Difference % Difference
Agriculture 55 190 -135 -110.2%
Production 205 250 -45 -19.78%
Construction 385 610 -225 -45.23%
Motor Trades 125 160 -35 -24.56%
Wholesale 75 130 -55 -53.66%
Retail 180 365 -185 -67.89%
Transport 160 210 -50 -27.03%
Accommodation Food 160 345 -185 -73.27%
Information Comms 90 290 -200 -105.26%
Finance Insurance 35 95 -60 -92.31%
Property 45 205 -160 -128%
Professional Scientific Technical 195 650 -455 -107.69%
Business Admin 205 415 -210 -67.74%
Public Admin Defence 10 25 -15 -85.71%
Education 30 85 -55 -95.65%
Health 100 220 -120 -75%
Arts Entertainment 160 330 -170 -69.39%