Town comparison
Dinas Powis vs Locking
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Locking wins on house prices with a 32% gap. Dinas Powis has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dinas Powis
£405,136
Locking
£308,002
Crime Rate
Dinas Powis
63.1
Locking
82.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dinas Powis
N/A
Locking
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Dinas Powis
450.9
Locking
348.4
EPC Rating
Dinas Powis
70.7
Locking
69
Median Income
Dinas Powis
£32,675
Locking
£29,605
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £308,002, Locking undercuts Dinas Powis (£405,136) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Dinas Powis is a flat at £227,834, while in Locking it is a flat at £189,382.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 50% pricier in Dinas Powis (£622,541 vs £414,521).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinas Powis prices grew faster — 54% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Dinas Powis experience less crime overall, with a rate of 63.1 per 1,000 versus 82.7 per 1,000 in Locking. The most common crime category in Dinas Powis is violent-crime, while in Locking 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 Locking. Dinas Powis has 0 schools and Locking has 2 schools.
Dinas Powis School Inspection Breakdown
Locking School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Dinas Powis | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Dinas Powis averages 450.9 Mbps – ahead of Locking's 348.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Dinas Powis and 92.8% in Locking. Gigabit availability stands at 85.5% in Dinas Powis and 64.8% in Locking.
Dinas Powis is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (451 vs 348 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dinas Powis leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.7 (C), while Locking averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Dinas Powis and £1,326 in Locking. 62.2% of homes in Dinas Powis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Locking.
Dinas Powis has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,675 in Dinas Powis and £29,604.6 in Locking. The median age is 45.1 in Dinas Powis and 47.3 in Locking. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Dinas Powis versus 68.4% in Locking. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Dinas Powis and 56.9% in Locking.
| Indicator | Dinas Powis | Locking |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,891 | 3,819 |
| Median Age | 45.1 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,675 | £29,604.6 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 56.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.9% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.3% | 31.2% |
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