About Barry Island

Barry Island is a coastal area within the Vale of Glamorgan in south Wales, known for its long sandy beach and seaside attractions. The island is easily accessible from Barry town and offers a range of leisure activities, including swimming, sunbathing, and walking along the promenade. The area has a traditional seaside feel, with a pier, amusement arcades, and a variety of eateries catering to visitors. The postcode area CF62 covers the island and surrounding parts of Barry, making it straightforward to locate. The community is active throughout the year, with events and festivals often held on the beach or in the town centre. The landscape is flat and open, with views across the Bristol Channel, and the area benefits from regular public transport links to Cardiff and other nearby towns.

School Ratings in Barry Island

There are 34 schools in and around Barry Island.

House Prices in Barry Island

The average property price is £235K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £195K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barry Island

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Shoplifting is prevalent across Barry Island, with 31 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barry Island

Broadband speeds in Barry Island are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 6,564 sales

Average Price £235K
£150 — £9.5M
Detached £341K 1,444
Semi £227K 1,800
Terraced £195K 2,472
Flat £139K 710

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

Barry Island Primary 0.3 miles Ysgol Sant Baruc 0.5 miles High Street Primary School 0.9 miles Romilly Community Primary School 0.9 miles Gladstone Primary School 0.9 miles Ysgol Sant Curig 1 miles Holton Primary School 1.2 miles St Helen's Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles All Saints C.I.W. Primary School 1.4 miles Jenner Park Primary 1.5 miles Beechwood College 1.6 miles Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg 1.7 miles

Crime in Barry Island 149 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Barry Island records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled town with a strong sense of community.

68 Violence & Sexual Offences
31 Shoplifting
12 Other Theft
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Public Order
8 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Other Crime
3 Drugs
2 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Barry Island Train Station 0.1 miles
Barry Train Station 0.7 miles
Barry Docks Train Station 1 miles
Cadoxton Train Station 1.8 miles
Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Train Station 3.2 miles
Dinas Powys Train Station 3.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

The Knap 1.2 miles Barry Dock 1.2 miles Barry/Barri 1.2 miles Porthkerry 1.9 miles Merthyr Dyfan 1.9 miles Colcot 1.9 miles Cadoxton 2 miles Palmerstown 2.2 miles Lower Porthkerry 2.5 miles Tredogan 2.6 miles Sully 2.8 miles Rhoose/Y Rhws 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Vale of Glamorgan
Ward Wenvoe
Constituency Vale of Glamorgan
Parish Wenvoe

Streets in CF62 30 shown View all streets

A4050 2 A4226 2 Aberaeron Close 1 Aberystwyth Crescent 2 Adar Y Mor 1 Adenfield Way 1 Ael-Y-Coed 1 Aeron Close 1 Afan Close 2 Aled Way 1 Alexandra Crescent 1 Alwen Drive 1 Amherst Crescent 2 Amroth Court 1 Andover Close 1 Angle Close 1 Archer Road 1 Ash Lane 1 B4265 6 Balmoral Court 1 Barrians Way 1 Barry Road 10 Baruc Way 1 Beachway 1 Beatty Close 1 Beaumont Close 1 Bedlington Terrace 1 Bell Street 2 Benecrofte 1 Berkrolles Avenue 1

Postcodes in CF62 50 shown View all postcodes

CF62 3AA CF62 3AB CF62 3AD CF62 3AE CF62 3AG CF62 3AH CF62 3AJ CF62 3AL CF62 3AN CF62 3AP CF62 3AQ CF62 3AR CF62 3AS CF62 3AT CF62 3AU CF62 3AW CF62 3AX CF62 3AY CF62 3AZ CF62 3BA CF62 3BB CF62 3BD CF62 3BE CF62 3BF CF62 3BG CF62 3BH CF62 3BJ CF62 3BL CF62 3BN CF62 3BP CF62 3BQ CF62 3BR CF62 3BS CF62 3BT CF62 3BU CF62 3BW CF62 3BX CF62 3BY CF62 3BZ CF62 3DA CF62 3DB CF62 3DD CF62 3DE CF62 3DF CF62 3DG CF62 3DH CF62 3DJ CF62 3DL CF62 3DN CF62 3DP