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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Beddau

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Property 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 Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Beddau at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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

MetricBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Beddau
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Beddau
Population56,5897,356
Median Age45.1N/A
Median Household Income£32,675£28,335
Employment Rate55.8%N/A
Owner Occupied71.9%N/A
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%N/A

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Beddau?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Beddau are approximately 10.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Beddau?
Beddau is cheaper, with an average house price of £205,402.
Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Beddau safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Beddau?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Beddau?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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