Dinas Powis vs Rhoose
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Rhoose offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Rhoose has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Dinas Powis
£405,136
Rhoose
£320,701
Crime Rate
Dinas Powis
63.1
Rhoose
62.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Dinas Powis
N/A
Rhoose
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Dinas Powis
450.9
Rhoose
467.1
EPC Rating
Dinas Powis
70.7
Rhoose
70.7
Median Income
Dinas Powis
£32,675
Rhoose
£32,675
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Rhoose is £320,701, which is 26% less than Dinas Powis at £405,136. The most affordable entry point in Dinas Powis is a flat at £227,834, while in Rhoose it is a terraced at £222,556.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 64% pricier in Dinas Powis (£622,541 vs £379,042).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dinas Powis prices grew faster — 54% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Rhoose (62.7 per 1,000) compared to Dinas Powis (63.1 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Dinas Powis is violent-crime, while in Rhoose 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 Rhoose. Dinas Powis has 0 schools and Rhoose has 0 schools.
Dinas Powis School Inspection Breakdown
Rhoose School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Dinas Powis | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Rhoose offers faster average downloads at 467.1 Mbps, compared to 450.9 Mbps in Dinas Powis. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.1% of premises in Dinas Powis and 96.9% in Rhoose. Gigabit availability stands at 85.5% in Dinas Powis and 92.4% in Rhoose.
Rhoose is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (467 vs 451 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Dinas Powis are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.7 (band C) versus 70.7 (band C) in Rhoose. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,270 in Dinas Powis and £1,270 in Rhoose. 62.2% of homes in Dinas Powis have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Rhoose.
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 Rhoose. The median age is 45.1 in Dinas Powis and 45.1 in Rhoose. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Dinas Powis and 55.8% in Rhoose. Owner-occupancy is 71.9% in Dinas Powis versus 71.9% in Rhoose.
| Indicator | Dinas Powis | Rhoose |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,891 | 6,428 |
| 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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