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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Llanbradach

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.

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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 Wales

The 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 Wales

With 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.

School 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

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

IndicatorBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Llanbradach
Population56,5893,493
Median Age45.141.3
Median Household Income£32,675£29,441.3
Employment Rate55.8%54%
Owner Occupied71.9%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%32.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Llanbradach?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Llanbradach are approximately 13.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llanbradach?
Llanbradach is cheaper, with an average house price of £170,540.
Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llanbradach safer?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate at 62.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llanbradach?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llanbradach?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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