Town comparison
Caerphilly vs Dinas Powis
Which is better to live in? 10.1 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caerphilly wins on house prices with a 38% gap. Dinas Powis has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caerphilly
£249,896
Dinas Powis
£405,136
Crime Rate
Caerphilly
84.9
Dinas Powis
63.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caerphilly
N/A
Dinas Powis
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caerphilly
446.7
Dinas Powis
450.9
EPC Rating
Caerphilly
71.5
Dinas Powis
70.7
Median Income
Caerphilly
£29,441
Dinas Powis
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Dinas Powis commands an average of £405,136, compared with £249,896 in Caerphilly – a difference of 38%. The most affordable entry point in Caerphilly is a flat at £128,824, while in Dinas Powis it is a flat at £227,834.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 46% pricier in Dinas Powis (£448,334 vs £241,788).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinas Powis prices grew faster — 54% vs 44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Dinas Powis experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.1 per 1,000 versus 84.9 per 1,000 in Caerphilly. The most common crime category in Caerphilly 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 Caerphilly and Dinas Powis. Caerphilly has 0 schools and Dinas Powis has 0 schools.
Caerphilly School Inspection Breakdown
Dinas Powis School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caerphilly | Dinas Powis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 450.9 Mbps in Dinas Powis and 446.7 Mbps in Caerphilly. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Caerphilly and 98.1% in Dinas Powis. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Caerphilly and 85.5% in Dinas Powis.
Dinas Powis is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caerphilly, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Dinas Powis. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Caerphilly and £1,270 in Dinas Powis. 64.2% of homes in Caerphilly have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Dinas Powis.
Caerphilly has more energy-efficient housing — 64.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Dinas Powis and £29,441.3 in Caerphilly. The median age is 41.3 in Caerphilly and 45.1 in Dinas Powis. Employment rates stand at 54% in Caerphilly and 55.8% in Dinas Powis. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Caerphilly versus 71.9% in Dinas Powis. Caerphilly has a population of 33,104 and Dinas Powis has 7,891.
| Indicator | Caerphilly | Dinas Powis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,104 | 7,891 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 45.1 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £32,675 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 37.3% |
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