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Dinas Powys

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About

Dinas Powys is a residential ward located just north of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan. The area is characterised by suburban housing, local shops, and several primary schools serving the community. It is situated near the A4055 road, providing connections to Cardiff and the wider region. The ward includes green spaces like the playing fields at Murch and the grounds of Dinas Powys Cricket Club, which are central to local recreation.

A notable historical feature is the remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle situated on a wooded hill. The area is bordered by the wooded valleys of the Cadoxton and Kenson rivers, which shape its landscape. Community life centres around the village hall and local churches. Public transport links, including bus services, connect residents to neighbouring towns for employment and services.

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 418.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
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
418.1 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%)
Other theft
2.19(-52%)
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 qualifications or above
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
Detached29£535,000
Flats12£135,000
Semi-Detached41£365,000
Terraced18£258,750

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

CF644JL

Perclose

CF644PS

Aberdovey Close

Data Sources

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