Welcome to Barry
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Barry is a town in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, on the north coast of the Bristol Channel approximately 9 miles (14 km) south-southwest of Cardiff. Barry is a seaside resort, with attractions including several beaches and the resurrected Barry Island Pleasure Park. According to Office for National Statistics 2016 estimate data, the population of Barry was 54,673. Once a small village, Barry has absorbed its larger neighbouring villages of Cadoxton and Barry Island, and now, Sully. It grew significantly from the 1880s with the development of Barry Docks, which in 1913 was the largest coal port in the world.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,976 hectares |
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Population |
50,744 (2021) |
Density |
2,568 people/km2 |
Mean age |
38.6 |
Ward |
Baruc |
District |
The Vale of Glamorgan |
Postcodes |
CF62, CF63, CF64 |
ONS ID |
W04000650 |
Council
Contact details for Barry Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Barry Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Barry Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Barry Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Barry Parish.
Local News
Vale of Glamorgan Council tackle falling school attendance | Barry ...
Published: 6th Jun 2023 - Barry and District News
Number of Afghan refugees in the Vale of Glamorgan | Barry And ...
Published: 30th May 2023 - Barry and District News
Vale Council introduce annual subscription for garden waste | Barry ...
Published: 5th Jun 2023 - Barry and District News