Living in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan): Liveability Score 64/100
Last updated 7 August 2026
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) comes out at 64/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 42/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.
No other settlement in the CF62 postcode district scores higher. Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) leads all 5. Notably, nothing falls below 42/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CF62 postcode district.
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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story
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Score breakdown
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House Prices
Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only
| Type | Median price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| All dwellings | £235,000 | 362 |
| Detached | £390,000 | 65 |
| Semi-detached | £252,000 | 93 |
| Terraced | £216,000 | 160 |
| Flat / Maisonette | £143,000 | 44 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) a nice place to live?
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.
How safe is Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)?
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 42/100. There were 5,350 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.
What are house prices like in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)?
The current median house price in Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) is £235,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000, semi-detached £252,000, terraced £216,000, flat £143,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 19%. There were 362 sales recorded in the past 12 months.
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