Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Church Village
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
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 WalesBuyers 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 WalesCrime 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)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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
| Metric | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/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.
| Indicator | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Church Village |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,589 | 14,162 |
| 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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