Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Llanbradach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llanbradach offers lower property prices by roughly 46%. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£249,494
Llanbradach
£170,540
Crime Rate
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
62.8
Llanbradach
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
N/A
Llanbradach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
467.1
Llanbradach
446.7
EPC Rating
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
70.7
Llanbradach
71.5
Median Income
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£32,675
Llanbradach
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llanbradach is £170,540, which is 46% less than Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) at £249,494. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Llanbradach it is a terraced at £161,590.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 45% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£270,123 vs £186,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 62.8 offences per 1,000 people, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the safer of the two – 35% lower than Llanbradach's 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is violent-crime, while in Llanbradach 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 Llanbradach. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Llanbradach has 0 schools.
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown
Llanbradach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Llanbradach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) offers faster average downloads at 467.1 Mbps, compared to 446.7 Mbps in Llanbradach. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 97.8% in Llanbradach. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 85.9% in Llanbradach.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (467 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llanbradach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,117 in Llanbradach. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Llanbradach.
Llanbradach has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £29,441.3 in Llanbradach. The median age is 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 41.3 in Llanbradach. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 54% in Llanbradach. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) versus 62.8% in Llanbradach.
| Indicator | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Llanbradach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,589 | 3,493 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 32.6% |
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