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Dinas Powys

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About

Dinas Powys is a large village situated just north of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from post-war estates to older properties. It is bordered by woodland and fields, maintaining a semi-rural character on its outskirts. Local amenities are centred along the main roads, serving the community's day-to-day needs.

The historical core of the village is focused around Dinas Powys Castle, a medieval motte-and-bailey fortification. The castle mound is a prominent green space within the settlement. A network of public footpaths, like those through Cwrt-yr-Ala Woods, connects residential areas with these pockets of countryside.

Area overview

On average Dinas Powys has None deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dinas Powys is £56,867 per year. Dinas Powys is home to around 8,216 people, with a population density of about 418.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
10/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dinas Powys Population
8,216
Population density
418.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.23(-43%)
Public order
5.72(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.23(-60%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.38(-40%)
Vehicle crime
2.19(-24%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,628
92.82%
Other White
147
1.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
59
0.72%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.68%
Irish
55
0.67%
Total population: 8,218

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,848
41.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,009
14.86%
No qualifications
954
14.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
932
13.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
491
7.23%
Total 16+ residents: 6,790

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,661
46.1%
Owns with a mortgage
1,220
33.86%
Other social rented
229
6.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
216
6%
Social rents from council
175
4.86%
Total households: 3,603

Property prices in Dinas Powys

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Dinas Powys area, with individual transactions ranging from £114,000 up to £1,050,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dinas Powys in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dinas Powys over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced18£258,750
Semi-Detached41£365,000
Flats12£135,000
Detached29£535,000

10 years median price trend in Dinas Powys

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dinas Powys.

All postcodes in Dinas Powys

CF642TQ

Sully Road

CF644QJ

Sunnycroft Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.