Welcome to Dinas Powys
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Dinas Powys (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈdinas ˈpɔwɪs]; also spelt "Dinas Powis" in English) is a small town and community in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. Its name means "fort of the provincial place" and refers to the Iron Age hillfort which overlooks the village. Dinas Powys is 5.6 miles (9.0 km) south-west of the centre of Cardiff and is conveniently situated on the A4055 road from Cardiff to Barry, making it a popular dormitory village for city commuters. It neighbours the larger town of Penarth. Despite the addition of several housing developments over the past fifty years, the old village centre of Dinas Powys still has a mostly unspoiled and almost rural feel, retaining a large village common and a traditional village centre complete with a range of small independent shops, public houses, restaurants and community facilities. In addition there are shops, garages, small supermarkets, a pharmacy and a veterinary practice on the main Cardiff Road and a selection of shops on the Murch estate, including a post office. According to recent electoral rolls, the population is in the region of 8,800. This establishes the village as the fifth largest settlement in the Vale of Glamorgan and larger than many chartered towns in the UK.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,138 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
7,891 (2021) |
Density |
694 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.0 |
Ward |
Dinas Powys |
District |
The Vale of Glamorgan |
Postcodes |
CF5, CF63, CF64 |
ONS ID |
W04000653 |
Council
Contact details for Dinas Powys Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Dinas Powys Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Dinas Powys Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Dinas Powys Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Dinas Powys Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Dinas Powys Parish.
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