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Area guide · Vale of Glamorgan

Living in Dinas Powis

A snapshot of life in Dinas Powis, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Dinas Powis is a village in Vale of Glamorgan, Wales with a population of 7,891. The average house price is £405,136 and the overall crime rate is 63.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Dinas Powis ranks

Affordability
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Safety
#19 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

7,891

Avg House Price

£405,136

Crime Rate

63.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

451 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,675

Median Age

45.1

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Dinas Powis. The figures below are sourced from Penarth, the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Dinas Powis's detached homes (£622,541) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£227,834).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Dinas Powis prices have risen 54% over the last 9 years (£262,230 → £405,136).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£622,541	£557,500	96
Semi-Detached	£448,334	£369,950	119
Terraced	£361,642	£307,000	133
Flat	£227,834	£190,000	119

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Dinas Powis is 63.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Dinas Powis: violent crime (39% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Dinas Powis averages 451 Mbps — 351% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Dinas Powis homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62.2% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.7
% Rated C or Above	62.2%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,270

Demographics & Economy

Population	7,891
Median Age	45.1
Median Household Income	£32,675
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified	37.3%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Dinas Powis?

The average house price in Dinas Powis is £405,136 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Dinas Powis?

The most affordable entry point in Dinas Powis is a flat, with an average price of £227,834.

Is Dinas Powis a safe place to live?

Dinas Powis has a recorded crime rate of 63.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Dinas Powis?

Average broadband download speeds in Dinas Powis are around 451 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 98.1% of premises.

How big is Dinas Powis?

Dinas Powis is a settlement in Vale of Glamorgan with a population of approximately 7,891.

Most compared with

How does Dinas Powis stack up against its neighbours?

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Dinas Powis

House price: £157,985 · £405,136
Crime rate: 85.1 · 63.1
Distance: 11.8 mi

Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)

Dinas Powis

House price: £249,494 · £405,136
Crime rate: 62.8 · 63.1
Distance: 2.9 mi

Beddau

Dinas Powis

House price: £205,402 · £405,136
Crime rate: N/A · 63.1
Distance: 10.3 mi

Bedwas

Dinas Powis

House price: £292,309 · £405,136
Crime rate: 85.1 · 63.1
Distance: 11.0 mi

Caerphilly

Dinas Powis

House price: £249,896 · £405,136
Crime rate: 84.9 · 63.1
Distance: 10.1 mi

Cardiff

Dinas Powis

House price: £334,109 · £405,136
Crime rate: 96.8 · 63.1
Distance: 4.6 mi

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