Barry's CF62 postcode sits in the 79th percentile nationally for trajectory strength, with a score of 55.4/100, indicating early-stage gentrification characteristics. Property prices have grown at a 5-year compound annual rate of 2.5%, substantially outpaced by rental growth at 6.8% over the same period. Population expansion has been modest at 0.9% over five years, suggesting limited demographic pressure on housing stock. The rent-to-price dynamic reflects stronger investor demand relative to capital appreciation, creating a rental yield environment that merits comparative analysis against broader market conditions. These metrics position CF62 as a market with differential growth trajectories across investment and owner-occupier segments.
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- 1Property prices up 2.1% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 6.8% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Barry · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.4 points this month to 57/100, driven mainly by safety.
Barry (CF62) common questions
Is Barry up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Barry (CF62) as Early. Its trajectory score is 57/100 (Strong), in the top 17% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Barry safe?
Barry has a safety score of 68/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Barry?
The average property price in Barry (CF62) is £302k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.1% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Barry?
The median monthly rent in Barry (CF62) is £977 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Barry?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Penarth (CF64), Cardiff (CF10). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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