Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Dinas Powis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is about 38% cheaper on average. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£249,494
Dinas Powis
£405,136
Crime Rate
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
62.8
Dinas Powis
63.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
N/A
Dinas Powis
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
467.1
Dinas Powis
450.9
EPC Rating
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
70.7
Dinas Powis
70.7
Median Income
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan)
£32,675
Dinas Powis
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £249,494 versus £405,136 in Dinas Powis. The most affordable entry point in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is a flat at £148,602, while in Dinas Powis it is a flat at £227,834.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Dinas Powis (£361,642 vs £214,905).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) prices grew faster — 54% vs 54%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 62.8 offences per 1,000 people, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Dinas Powis's 63.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is violent-crime, while in Dinas Powis it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Dinas Powis. Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has 0 schools and Dinas Powis has 0 schools.
Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) School Inspection Breakdown
Dinas Powis School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Dinas Powis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) enjoy 467.1 Mbps on average, while Dinas Powis lags behind at 450.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 98.1% in Dinas Powis. Gigabit availability stands at 92.4% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 85.5% in Dinas Powis.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (467 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Dinas Powis's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £1,270 in Dinas Powis. 62.2% of homes in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Dinas Powis.
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has a population of 56,589 while Dinas Powis has 7,891. Median household income is £32,675 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and £32,675 in Dinas Powis. The median age is 45.1 in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 45.1 in Dinas Powis. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and 55.8% in Dinas Powis.
| Indicator | Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) | Dinas Powis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,589 | 7,891 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 37.3% |
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