VerifiedCowbridge is a retirement living development operated by McCarthy Stone.
Starting from £280,000
Retirement living in The Vale of Glamorgan
1 development
AskBart lists 1 retirement development in and around The Vale of Glamorgan, run by McCarthy Stone. 1 offers homes to buy, and 1 to rent. The average home in Vale of Glamorgan sold for £297,999 (HM Land Registry, June 2026).
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VerifiedThe Vale of Glamorgan in numbers
| Retirement developments listed | 1 |
|---|---|
| Operators | 1 (largest: McCarthy Stone, 1) |
| With homes to buy | 1 |
| With homes to rent | 1 |
| Average sold price, Vale of Glamorgan (HM Land Registry, June 2026) | £297,999 |
Figures are for the homes listed on this page.
House prices in Vale of Glamorgan
The average house price in Vale of Glamorgan is £297,999, based on HM Land Registry data. The graph shows sold-price trends by property type over the last 30 years.
Average price by property type
- All property types
- £297,999
- Detached
- £528,766
- Semi-detached
- £313,460
- Terraced
- £243,626
- Flats & maisonettes
- £153,700
Source: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, to Jun 2026 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Figures are area averages for the wider local authority, not retirement properties specifically.
Flood risk
Flood warning area nearbyThe Vale of Glamorgan is near 3 Natural Resources Wales flood warning areas and 6 flood alert areas within 3.1 miles — on the River Thaw. A flood warning means flooding to property is expected when one is in force.
This reflects river and coastal flooding areas Natural Resources Wales monitors near the town centre; it does not include surface-water (flash) flooding. For a specific property, check the Natural Resources Wales flood risk map.
Contains Natural Resources Wales information © Natural Resources Wales and Database Right. All rights reserved. Contains Ordnance Survey data, Crown copyright and database right. Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Vale of Glamorgan: health, services and environment
Official open data. Distances are straight-line from the town centre. Updated October 2026.
Superfast broadband
86.3%
of premises within a mile of the centre; 67.4% can get gigabit (England: 88.4%). Useful for video calls with family.
Hospitals near The Vale of Glamorgan
- Care homes near The Barry Hospital · minor injuries unit · 6 miles
- Care homes near The Royal Glamorgan Hospital · A&E · 7.2 miles
- Care homes near Princess of Wales Hospital · A&E · 8.4 miles
Sources: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Common questions
How many retirement developments are there in The Vale of Glamorgan?
AskBart lists 1 retirement development in and around The Vale of Glamorgan. The largest operator is McCarthy Stone (1).
Can I rent a retirement property in The Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes: 1 of the 1 development offer homes to rent.
What do homes sell for in Vale of Glamorgan?
The average home in Vale of Glamorgan sold for £297,999 in June 2026, according to HM Land Registry's UK House Price Index.
Is retirement living in The Vale of Glamorgan regulated by Care Inspectorate Wales?
No. Retirement housing isn't rated by Care Inspectorate Wales. Where a development offers on-site personal care, that care service is registered with the regulator separately.
Weighing up your options in The Vale of Glamorgan?
Care needs change over time. Compare the other kinds of later-life care in The Vale of Glamorgan:
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