Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is about 37% cheaper on average. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£157,985
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£249,494
Crime Rate
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
85.1
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
62.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
N/A
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
446.7
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
467.1
EPC Rating
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
71.5
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
70.7
Median Income
Abertridwr and Senghenydd
£29,441
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Abertridwr And Senghenydd more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,985 versus £249,494 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan). The most affordable entry point in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is a flat at £93,750, while in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) it is a flat at £148,602.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£148,602 vs £93,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Abertridwr And Senghenydd prices grew faster — 66% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (62.8 per 1,000) compared to Abertridwr And Senghenydd (85.1 per 1,000), a 36% difference. The most common crime category in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is violent-crime, while in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Barry (vale Of Glamorgan). Abertridwr And Senghenydd has 0 schools and Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools.
Abertridwr and Senghenydd School Inspection Breakdown
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) enjoy 467.1 Mbps on average, while Abertridwr And Senghenydd lags behind at 446.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 96.9% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan). Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan).
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (467 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Abertridwr And Senghenydd is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)'s band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan). 64.2% of homes in Abertridwr And Senghenydd have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan).
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Abertridwr And Senghenydd has a population of 5,639 while Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 56,589. Median household income is £32,675 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £29,441.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd. The median age is 41.3 in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan). Employment rates stand at 54% in Abertridwr And Senghenydd and 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan).
| Indicator | Abertridwr and Senghenydd | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,639 | 56,589 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 37.3% |
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