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Abertridwr and Senghenydd vs Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Buyers 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 Wales

Crime 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.

School 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

MetricAbertridwr and SenghenyddBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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).

IndicatorAbertridwr and SenghenyddBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)
Population5,63956,589
Median Age41.345.1
Median Household Income£29,441.3£32,675
Employment Rate54%55.8%
Owner Occupied62.8%71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified32.6%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd and Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?
Abertridwr And Senghenydd is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,985.
Is Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) safer?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate at 62.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Abertridwr And Senghenydd or Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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