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Barry (Vale of Glamorgan) vs Dinas Powis

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.9 miles apart.

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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 Wales

Buyers 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 Wales

With 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.

School 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

MetricBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Dinas Powis
Total Schools00
Primary00
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/AN/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.

IndicatorBarry (Vale of Glamorgan)Dinas Powis
Population56,5897,891
Median Age45.145.1
Median Household Income£32,675£32,675
Employment Rate55.8%55.8%
Owner Occupied71.9%71.9%
Degree-Level Qualified37.3%37.3%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Dinas Powis?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) and Dinas Powis are approximately 2.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Dinas Powis?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) is cheaper, with an average house price of £249,494.
Is Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Dinas Powis safer?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has the lower crime rate at 62.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Dinas Powis?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) or Dinas Powis?
Barry (vale Of Glamorgan) has faster average broadband at 467.1 Mbps.

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