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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Llantrisant

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is about 3% cheaper on average.

Avg House Price

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

£249,494

Llantrisant

£257,396

Crime Rate

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

62.8

Llantrisant

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

N/A

Llantrisant

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

467.1

Llantrisant

427.2

EPC Rating

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

70.7

Llantrisant

71

Median Income

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

£32,675

Llantrisant

£30,770

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

The average house price in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is £249,494, which is 3% less than Llantrisant at £257,396. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Llantrisant it is a flat at £150,833.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 33% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£270,123 vs £203,435).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs 14%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Crime rate data is not available for both Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Llantrisant 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 Llantrisant. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Llantrisant has 0 schools.

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown

Llantrisant School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Llantrisant
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 427.2 Mbps in Llantrisant. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 94.8% in Llantrisant. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 82.4% in Llantrisant.

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (467 vs 427 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Llantrisant are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (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 £1,155 in Llantrisant. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.5% in Llantrisant.

Llantrisant has more energy-efficient housing — 63.5% 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 £30,769.5 in Llantrisant. The median age is 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 42.8 in Llantrisant. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 54.5% in Llantrisant. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) versus 66.8% in Llantrisant.

IndicatorBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Llantrisant
Population56,5894,196
Median Age45.142.8
Median Household Income£32,675£30,769.5
Employment Rate55.8%54.5%
Owner Occupied71.9%66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%35.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Llantrisant?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Llantrisant are approximately 10.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantrisant?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,494.
Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantrisant safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantrisant?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantrisant?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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