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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Church Village

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is about 4% cheaper on average.

Avg House Price

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

£249,494

Church Village

£260,280

Crime Rate

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

62.8

Church Village

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

N/A

Church Village

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

467.1

Church Village

450.2

EPC Rating

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

70.7

Church Village

69.9

Median Income

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

£32,675

Church Village

£28,335

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Buyers will find Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,494 versus £260,280 in Church Village. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Church Village it is a flat at £131,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£214,905 vs £176,785).

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 Church Village 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 Church Village. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Church Village has 0 schools.

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown

Church Village School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Church Village
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 Church Village lags behind at 450.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 98.1% in Church Village. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 87.3% in Church Village.

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (467 vs 450 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Church Village's band C (score 69.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,208 in Church Village. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.5% in Church Village.

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has a population of 56,589 while Church Village has 14,162. Median household income is £32,675 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £28,335 in Church Village.

IndicatorBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Church Village
Population56,58914,162
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 Church Village?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Church Village are approximately 11.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Church Village?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,494.
Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Church Village safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Church Village?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Church Village?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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