Dinas Powis vs Llanbradach
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Llanbradach offers lower property prices by roughly 138%. Dinas Powis has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dinas Powis
£405,136
Llanbradach
£170,540
Crime Rate
Dinas Powis
63.1
Llanbradach
84.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dinas Powis
N/A
Llanbradach
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Dinas Powis
450.9
Llanbradach
446.7
EPC Rating
Dinas Powis
70.7
Llanbradach
71.5
Median Income
Dinas Powis
£32,675
Llanbradach
£29,441
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Llanbradach is £170,540, which is 138% less than Dinas Powis at £405,136. The most affordable entry point in Dinas Powis is a flat at £227,834, while in Llanbradach it is a terraced at £161,590.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 140% pricier in Dinas Powis (£448,334 vs £186,429).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinas Powis prices grew faster — 54% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 63.1 offences per 1,000 people, Dinas Powis is the safer of the two – 34% lower than Llanbradach's 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dinas Powis is violent-crime, while in Llanbradach 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 Dinas Powis and Llanbradach. Dinas Powis has 0 schools and Llanbradach has 0 schools.
Dinas Powis School Inspection Breakdown
Llanbradach School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Dinas Powis | Llanbradach |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Dinas Powis offers faster average downloads at 450.9 Mbps, compared to 446.7 Mbps in Llanbradach. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Dinas Powis and 97.8% in Llanbradach. Gigabit availability stands at 85.5% in Dinas Powis and 85.9% in Llanbradach.
Dinas Powis is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (451 vs 447 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Llanbradach are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Dinas Powis. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Dinas Powis and £1,117 in Llanbradach. 62.2% of homes in Dinas Powis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.2% in Llanbradach.
Llanbradach 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 Llanbradach. The median age is 45.1 in Dinas Powis and 41.3 in Llanbradach. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Dinas Powis and 54% in Llanbradach. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Dinas Powis versus 62.8% in Llanbradach.
| Indicator | Dinas Powis | Llanbradach |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,891 | 3,493 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £29,441.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 54% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 32.6% |
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