Barry: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Vale of Glamorgan — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across CF62, CF63.
Barry DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Barry
The Barry rental market in Vale of Glamorgan is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,585 pcm and rents up roughly 5% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across CF62, CF63.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Barry.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedVery high
- 2 bedMedium
- 3 bedMedium
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
19 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Barry.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £648 | £7,776 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,235 | £14,820 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,544 | £18,528 |
| 3-bed house | £1,976 | £23,712 |
| 4-bed house | £2,548 | £30,576 |
Featured properties in Barry
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across CF62, CF63.
Buying in Barry
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£392,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.9%
Buyer demand
Low
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Barry face low competition with prices around £392,000 and growth of about 1.9% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Barry
With an average property price near £392,000 and gross yields around 5.3%, Barry offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.9% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.3/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Barry — nobody else has this.
- 12 bed flats
- 23 bed houses
- 3Pet-friendly rentals
- 4Furnished 1 bed flats
Family living & schools in Barry
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Barry | Primary | Good | 2 mi |
| Barry Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Barry Grammar School | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
| Barry Community College | Secondary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| The Barry Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.3 mi |
Family facilities
- Barry Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Barry
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Barry Brasserie
1.6 mi from Barry centre
Spice of Barry
1.2 mi from Barry centre
Bella Cucina
1.6 mi from Barry centre
The Garden Kitchen
1.1 mi from Barry centre
Barry Tandoori
1.2 mi from Barry centre
Coffee & Co, Barry
0.9 mi from Barry centre
Socialising in Barry
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Barry
1.6 mi from Barry centre
The Railway Tavern
0.3 mi from Barry centre
Vault Bar
0.5 mi from Barry centre
Barry Live Lounge
1.3 mi from Barry centre
The Riverside Inn
0.6 mi from Barry centre
Barry Shopping Centre
2.2 mi from Barry centre
Things to do in Barry
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Barry Sports & Fitness
1.8 mi from Barry centre
Barry Cricket Club
2.2 mi from Barry centre
Parkland Golf Club
2.3 mi from Barry centre
Barry Cinema
2.3 mi from Barry centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.6 mi from Barry centre
Barry Adventure Park
0.3 mi from Barry centre
Commuting from Barry
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 31 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 35 min |
| Reading | Train | 19 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 21 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 8 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 20 min |
Local developments in Barry
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Barry town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near CF62
Approved
Barry retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Barry
Verified contractors covering CF62, CF63 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Barry
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
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Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
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Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Barry
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Barry must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Vale of Glamorgan.
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