Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Rhoose
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is about 22% cheaper on average. Rhoose has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£249,494
Rhoose
£320,701
Crime Rate
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
62.8
Rhoose
62.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
N/A
Rhoose
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
467.1
Rhoose
467.1
EPC Rating
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
70.7
Rhoose
70.7
Median Income
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£32,675
Rhoose
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is £249,494, which is 22% less than Rhoose at £320,701. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Rhoose it is a terraced at £222,556.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 4% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£393,420 vs £379,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 62.7 offences per 1,000 people, Rhoose is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Barry (vale Of Glamorgan)'s 62.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is violent-crime, while in Rhoose 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 Rhoose. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Rhoose has 0 schools.
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown
Rhoose School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| 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 467.1 Mbps in Rhoose. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 96.9% in Rhoose. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 92.4% in Rhoose.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (467 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Rhoose. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,270 in Rhoose. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rhoose.
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 Rhoose. The median age is 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 45.1 in Rhoose. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 55.8% in Rhoose. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) versus 71.9% in Rhoose.
| Indicator | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,589 | 6,428 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 37.3% |
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