Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Bridgend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 1% lower. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£249,494
Bridgend
£251,125
Crime Rate
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
62.8
Bridgend
70.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
N/A
Bridgend
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
467.1
Bridgend
426.7
EPC Rating
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
70.7
Bridgend
69.6
Median Income
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£32,675
Bridgend
£30,528
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £249,494, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) undercuts Bridgend (£251,125) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Bridgend it is a flat at £143,871.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£214,905 vs £163,719).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBarry (vale Of Glamorgan) has a crime rate of 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13% lower than Bridgend at 70.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is violent-crime, while in Bridgend 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 Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Bridgend. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Bridgend has 0 schools.
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown
Bridgend School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) averages 467.1 Mbps – ahead of Bridgend's 426.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 97.5% in Bridgend. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 80.8% in Bridgend.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (467 vs 427 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Bridgend averages 69.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,199 in Bridgend. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.7% in Bridgend.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £30,528 in Bridgend. The median age is 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 44.4 in Bridgend. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) versus 70.5% in Bridgend. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 53.6% in Bridgend.
| Indicator | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Bridgend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,589 | 51,751 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £30,528 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 53.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 70.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 30% |
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