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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs St Athan

Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Buyers 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 Wales

Crime 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.

School 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

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

IndicatorBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)St Athan
Population56,5893,108
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 St Athan?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and St Athan are approximately 6.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or St Athan?
St Athan is cheaper, with an average house price of £245,325.
Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or St Athan 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 St Athan?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or St Athan?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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