Colcot

South Glamorgan

- South Glamorgan
CF628AA

Location Details

Address:Colcot
Coordinates:-3.28961 : 51.41705
Grid reference:ST104694
Elevation:86m (21509th in the UK)
Local council:The Vale of Glamorgan / Bro Morgannwg
Crime rate:Low (51)

Solar Information

Located in the south, Colcot receives some of the highest solar irradiation in the country. Typically, the further south you go, the better the generation—making this an ideal location to invest in panels.

Sunrise:
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Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.8°
Solar panel tilt (winter):75.3°

How good are solar panels in Colcot

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,086 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,261 kWh sold):£339 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,372 / year
Estimated Payback:5.8 Years

*Financial estimates are for illustrative purposes. Assumes a fully installed system cost of £7,995, a modern household usage of 4,500 kWh/year, an average import tariff of 27p/kWh, and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate of 15p/kWh.

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Crime Statistics

Address:Colcot
Lat:51.41705
Lng:-3.28961
Police:South Wales Police
Neighbourhood:Vale of Glamorgan 010B
Recent crimes:
  • Drugs Drugs 1
  • Shoplifting Shoplifting 11
  • Other crime Other crime 1
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 17
  • Public order Public order 8
  • Other theft Other theft 3
  • Anti-social behaviour Anti-social behaviour 7
  • Criminal damage and arson Criminal damage and arson 2
  • Burglary Burglary 1
Total crimes:51

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Beechwood College Calc_Distance 51.41705 - 51.4017 - -3.28961 - -3.239972.4
Pupil age range16 - 25
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils
Boys / Girls(/)
Websitewww.beechwoodcollege.co.uk

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Colcot is a suburban area in South Glamorgan, situated at an elevation of 86m. The area has a moderate level of reported crime, with 51 recent incidents recorded by South Wales Police. The area falls under The Vale of Glamorgan / Bro Morgannwg.

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