Child Poverty in South East WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
20.4% of children in South East Wales live in relative low-income families, before housing costs (2025).
All 5 local authorities in South East Wales, ranked by children in low-income families. Data: Department for Work and Pensions (2022 to 2025), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Children in low-income families |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | 23.2% |
| 2 | Caerphilly | 22.7% |
| 3 | Bridgend | 20.1% |
| 4 | Cardiff | 19.6% |
| 5 | Vale of Glamorgan | 15.3% |