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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Llantwit Major

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Llantwit Major has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

£249,494

Llantwit Major

£283,805

Crime Rate

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

62.8

Llantwit Major

62.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

N/A

Llantwit Major

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

467.1

Llantwit Major

461.5

EPC Rating

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

70.7

Llantwit Major

70.7

Median Income

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

£32,675

Llantwit Major

£32,675

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Llantwit Major commands an average of £283,805, compared with £249,494 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Llantwit Major it is a flat at £207,333.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Llantwit Major (£207,333 vs £148,602).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs 26%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Llantwit Major has a crime rate of 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) at 62.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is violent-crime, while in Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Llantwit Major has 0 schools.

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown

Llantwit Major School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Llantwit Major
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 467.1 Mbps in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 461.5 Mbps in Llantwit Major. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 96.5% in Llantwit Major. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 91% in Llantwit Major.

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (467 vs 462 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Barry (vale Of Glamorgan), scoring 70.7 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Llantwit Major. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,270 in Llantwit Major. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Llantwit Major.

Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% 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 £32,675 in Llantwit Major. The median age is 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 45.1 in Llantwit Major. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 55.8% in Llantwit Major. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) versus 71.9% in Llantwit Major. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has a population of 56,589 and Llantwit Major has 5,348.

IndicatorBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Llantwit Major
Population56,5895,348
Median Age45.145.1
Median Household Income£32,675£32,675
Employment Rate55.8%55.8%
Owner Occupied71.9%71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%37.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Llantwit Major?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Llantwit Major are approximately 9.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantwit Major?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,494.
Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantwit Major safer?
Llantwit Major has the lower crime rate at 62.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantwit Major?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Llantwit Major?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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