The Knap

South Glamorgan

- South Glamorgan
CF626SW

Location Details

Address:The Knap
Coordinates:-3.29242 : 51.39084
Grid reference:ST101665
Elevation:10m (45910th in the UK)
Local council:The Vale of Glamorgan / Bro Morgannwg
Crime rate:Low (36)

Solar Information

Located in the south, The Knap 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:
Sunset:
Sun angle:
Solar panel tilt (summer):22.8°
Solar panel tilt (winter):75.3°

How good are solar panels in The Knap

Site Potential:
Assumed System:14 Panels (5.7kW) + 10kWh Battery
Estimated Generation:6,031 kWh / year
Bill Savings (3,825 kWh used):£1,033 / year
Grid Export (2,206 kWh sold):£331 / year
Total Annual Benefit:£1,364 / year
Estimated Payback:5.9 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:The Knap
Lat:51.39084
Lng:-3.29242
Police:South Wales Police
Neighbourhood:Vale of Glamorgan 015B
Recent crimes:
  • Violence and sexual offences Violence and sexual offences 20
  • Public order Public order 3
  • Other theft Other theft 3
  • Theft from the person Theft from the person 1
  • Anti-social behaviour Anti-social behaviour 4
  • Other crime Other crime 1
  • Drugs Drugs 1
  • Robbery Robbery 1
  • Shoplifting Shoplifting 1
  • Criminal damage and arson Criminal damage and arson 1
Total crimes:36

Nearby Schools

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School nameDistance (miles)
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Beechwood College Calc_Distance 51.39084 - 51.4017 - -3.29242 - -3.239972.4
Pupil age range16 - 25
GenderMixed
Number of Pupils
Boys / Girls(/)
Websitewww.beechwoodcollege.co.uk

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The Knap is a suburban area in South Glamorgan, at a modest elevation of 10m. Crime levels are low, with 36 recently reported incidents recorded by South Wales Police. The area falls under The Vale of Glamorgan / Bro Morgannwg.

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