Cowbridge vs Dinas Powis
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Dinas Powis offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. Cowbridge has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cowbridge
£526,862
Dinas Powis
£405,136
Crime Rate
Cowbridge
63.0
Dinas Powis
63.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cowbridge
N/A
Dinas Powis
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cowbridge
213.1
Dinas Powis
450.9
EPC Rating
Cowbridge
70.7
Dinas Powis
70.7
Median Income
Cowbridge
£32,675
Dinas Powis
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Dinas Powis more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £405,136 versus £526,862 in Cowbridge. The most affordable entry point in Cowbridge is a terraced at £372,671, while in Dinas Powis it is a flat at £227,834.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 94% pricier in Cowbridge (£441,833 vs £227,834).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinas Powis prices grew faster — 54% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Cowbridge (63 per 1,000) compared to Dinas Powis (63.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Cowbridge 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 Cowbridge and Dinas Powis. Cowbridge has 0 schools and Dinas Powis has 0 schools.
Cowbridge School Inspection Breakdown
Dinas Powis School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cowbridge | Dinas Powis |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dinas Powis enjoy 450.9 Mbps on average, while Cowbridge lags behind at 213.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.9% of premises in Cowbridge and 98.1% in Dinas Powis. Gigabit availability stands at 32.8% in Cowbridge and 85.5% in Dinas Powis.
Dinas Powis is the faster of the two by 112% on average download speed (451 vs 213 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cowbridge is band C (score 70.7), ahead of Dinas Powis's band C (score 70.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Cowbridge and £1,270 in Dinas Powis. 62.2% of homes in Cowbridge have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Dinas Powis.
Cowbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cowbridge has a population of 3,649 while Dinas Powis has 7,891. Median household income is £32,675 in Cowbridge and £32,675 in Dinas Powis. The median age is 45.1 in Cowbridge and 45.1 in Dinas Powis. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Cowbridge and 55.8% in Dinas Powis.
| Indicator | Cowbridge | Dinas Powis |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,649 | 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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