Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Beddau
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Beddau is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower.
Avg House Price
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£249,494
Beddau
£205,402
Crime Rate
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
62.8
Beddau
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
N/A
Beddau
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
467.1
Beddau
450.2
EPC Rating
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
70.7
Beddau
69.9
Median Income
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£32,675
Beddau
£28,335
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) commands an average of £249,494, compared with £205,402 in Beddau – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Beddau it is a flat at £61,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 142% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£148,602 vs £61,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime rate data is not available for both Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Beddau at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Beddau. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Beddau has 0 schools.
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown
Beddau School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 467.1 Mbps in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 450.2 Mbps in Beddau. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 98.1% in Beddau. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 87.3% in Beddau.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (467 vs 450 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Beddau averages 69.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,208 in Beddau. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Beddau.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £28,335 in Beddau.
| Indicator | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Beddau |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,589 | 7,356 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | N/A |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £28,335 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | N/A |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | N/A |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | N/A |
Location
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