Area guide · Vale of Glamorgan

Living in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

A snapshot of life in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan), Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) is a town in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales with a population of 56,589. The average house price is £249,494 and the overall crime rate is 62.8 per 1,000 residents.

Where Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) ranks

Affordability
#99 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#16 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

56,589

Avg House Price

£249,494

Crime Rate

62.8/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

467 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,675

Median Age

45.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)'s detached homes (£393,420) command roughly 2.6× the price of a flat (£148,602).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices have risen 54% over the last 9 years (£161,510 → £249,494).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£393,420	£351,250	110
Semi-Detached	£270,123	£250,000	200
Terraced	£214,905	£200,000	371
Flat	£148,602	£145,000	96

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) is 62.8 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan): violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) averages 467 Mbps — 367% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.7
% Rated C or Above	62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,270

Demographics & Economy

Population	56,589
Median Age	45.1
Median Household Income	£32,675
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?

The average house price in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is £249,494 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?

The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat, with an average price of £148,602.

Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) a safe place to live?

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has a recorded crime rate of 62.8 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?

Average broadband download speeds in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) are around 467 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.9% of premises.

How big is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a settlement in Vale of Glamorgan with a population of approximately 56,589.

Most compared with

How does Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) stack up against its neighbours?

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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

House price: £157,985 · £249,494
Crime rate: 85.1 · 62.8
Distance: 13.4 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Beddau

House price: £249,494 · £205,402
Crime rate: 62.8 · N/A
Distance: 10.7 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Bedwas

House price: £249,494 · £292,309
Crime rate: 62.8 · 85.1
Distance: 13.2 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Bridgend

House price: £249,494 · £251,125
Crime rate: 62.8 · 70.7
Distance: 14.8 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Caerphilly

House price: £249,494 · £249,896
Crime rate: 62.8 · 84.9
Distance: 12.0 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Cardiff

House price: £249,494 · £334,109
Crime rate: 62.8 · 96.8
Distance: 7.2 mi

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