Station Approach
the Vale of Glamorgan, Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Reality check: Despite being classified as residential, this area has a busy, transport-oriented character. Best suited to young professionals who tolerate urban intensity.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
Workable for families, but noisy/dense environment (35) and school access (40) may concern parents.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Transport (100) and walkability (90) are strong. with excellent local amenities. Good for commuting and social life.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 41% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — safe, good daily access, walkable. But environment (35) suggests noise or density.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £422,500, affordability is the main stretch. Transport (100) and services (93) help.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
High transport (100) and access (93) with poor environment (35). This area functions more as a transport and commercial zone than a residential neighbourhood.
How Life Works Here
Station Approach is located in the Vale of Glamorgan, near Penarth, Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan. Crime levels are below the local average (69 incidents in 12 months). Daily amenities are excellent, with 10 facilities within walking distance, including cafe (2), hairdresser (2), and restaurant (2). The closest is Paramount (restaurant, 15m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus links nearby. The nearest stop (Station Road) is 56m away. The median property price is £422,500, with strong growth of 41% over five years. Based on 6 transactions recorded since 2014. The area has a notable retired population. This street may particularly suit young professionals. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 70 out of 100 for liveability, placing it in the top 1% within its district.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 6 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Station Approach, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (1)
- Penarth Leisure Centre 1393m · 17 min walk
parks & green spaces (2)
- Victoria Square 273m · 3 min walk
- Alexandra Park 390m · 5 min walk
Transport Links
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- Le Pouliguen Way — the Vale of Glamorgan62
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.