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About

Gibbonsdown is a residential ward within the town of Barry, situated on the western side of the Vale of Glamorgan. The area is primarily composed of housing estates built in the mid-20th century, featuring a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. Its layout is defined by a network of local roads connecting to the main thoroughfare of Colcot Road, which provides access to local shops and services. The ward functions as a quiet residential neighbourhood with several primary schools and community facilities serving its population.

The geography of the ward is gently sloping, with some streets offering distant views across the Bristol Channel. A notable local feature is the large, open green space known as Gibbonsdown Playing Fields, which includes sports pitches and a children's playground. This central recreational area is a focal point for the community. The ward is bordered by other Barry suburbs like Cadoxton and the more recent developments to the north, maintaining a distinctly residential character separate from the town's busier port and seafront areas.

Area overview

On average Gibbonsdown has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 37.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gibbonsdown is £39,158 per year. Gibbonsdown is home to around 5,488 people, with a population density of about 3,283.5 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gibbonsdown Population
5,488
Population density
3,283.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.66(+61%)
Public order
12.03(+46%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.02(-23%)
Drugs
4.56(+76%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,076
92.46%
Other White
84
1.53%
Chinese
65
1.18%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
1.17%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
44
0.8%
Total population: 5,490

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,072
25.32%
Level 4 qualifications or above
965
22.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
739
17.46%
Level 3 (A level)
662
15.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
422
9.97%
Total 16+ residents: 4,233

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
647
27.31%
Owns with a mortgage
615
25.96%
Owns outright
603
25.45%
Other social rented
240
10.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
9.24%
Total households: 2,369

Property prices in Gibbonsdown

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£257
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £260K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £257 per square foot) in Gibbonsdown area, with individual transactions ranging from £133,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gibbonsdown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£305,000£266
Semi-Detached29£215,000£262
Terraced14£188,000£221

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gibbonsdown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,475£150,000£128,000
2017£209,250£148,500£96,000
2018£244,975£137,000£113,250
2019£224,000£155,000£114,250
2020£272,500£148,500£142,000
2021£208,000£170,000£124,000
2022£312,500£200,300£170,000
2023£312,500£187,500£159,500
2024£281,250£209,250£134,000
2025£318,750£215,000£157,000
2026£285,000£188,500£217,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£183£144
2017£172£171£112
2018£145£171£126
2019£165£171£132
2020£199£182£176
2021£248£193£148
2022£223£243£224
2023£267£230£186
2024£267£257£141
2025£287£255£188
2026£201£252£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gibbonsdown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gibbonsdown in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.