Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs St Athan
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in St Athan is about 2% cheaper on average. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£249,494
St Athan
£245,325
Crime Rate
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
62.8
St Athan
63.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
N/A
St Athan
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
467.1
St Athan
467.1
EPC Rating
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
70.7
St Athan
70.7
Median Income
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£32,675
St Athan
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find St Athan more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £245,325 versus £249,494 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan). The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in St Athan it is a terraced at £160,726.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 34% pricier in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (£214,905 vs £160,726).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs -38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) (62.8 per 1,000) compared to St Athan (63.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is violent-crime, while in St Athan 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 St Athan. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and St Athan has 0 schools.
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown
St Athan School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) enjoy 467.1 Mbps on average, while St Athan lags behind at 467.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 96.9% in St Athan. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 92.4% in St Athan.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (467 vs 467 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is band C (score 70.7), ahead of St Athan's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,270 in St Athan. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in St Athan.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has a population of 56,589 while St Athan has 3,108. Median household income is £32,675 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £32,675 in St Athan. The median age is 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 45.1 in St Athan. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 55.8% in St Athan.
| Indicator | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | St Athan |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,589 | 3,108 |
| 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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