Town comparison
Dinas Powis vs Llantwit Major
Which is better to live in? 11.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Llantwit Major is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 43% lower. Llantwit Major has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dinas Powis
£405,136
Llantwit Major
£283,805
Crime Rate
Dinas Powis
63.1
Llantwit Major
62.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dinas Powis
N/A
Llantwit Major
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Dinas Powis
450.9
Llantwit Major
461.5
EPC Rating
Dinas Powis
70.7
Llantwit Major
70.7
Median Income
Dinas Powis
£32,675
Llantwit Major
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Dinas Powis commands an average of £405,136, compared with £283,805 in Llantwit Major – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Dinas Powis is a flat at £227,834, while in Llantwit Major it is a flat at £207,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 69% pricier in Dinas Powis (£361,642 vs £214,396).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinas Powis prices grew faster — 54% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesLlantwit Major has a crime rate of 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than Dinas Powis at 63.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Dinas Powis is violent-crime, while in Llantwit Major 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 Llantwit Major. Dinas Powis has 0 schools and Llantwit Major has 0 schools.
Dinas Powis School Inspection Breakdown
Llantwit Major School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Dinas Powis | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 461.5 Mbps in Llantwit Major and 450.9 Mbps in Dinas Powis. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Dinas Powis and 96.5% in Llantwit Major. Gigabit availability stands at 85.5% in Dinas Powis and 91% in Llantwit Major.
Llantwit Major is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (462 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dinas Powis leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Llantwit Major averages 70.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Dinas Powis and £1,270 in Llantwit Major. 62.2% of homes in Dinas Powis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Llantwit Major.
Dinas Powis has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Dinas Powis and £32,675 in Llantwit Major. The median age is 45.1 in Dinas Powis and 45.1 in Llantwit Major. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Dinas Powis versus 71.9% in Llantwit Major. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Dinas Powis and 55.8% in Llantwit Major.
| Indicator | Dinas Powis | Llantwit Major |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,891 | 5,348 |
| 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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