Area guide · Monmouthshire

Living in Chepstow

A snapshot of life in Chepstow, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Chepstow is a village in Monmouthshire, Wales with a population of 11,939. The average house price is £438,043 and the overall crime rate is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Where Chepstow ranks

Affordability
#144 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#33 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

11,939

Avg House Price

£438,043

Crime Rate

64.2/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

387 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,783.5

Median Age

48.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Chepstow's detached homes (£550,608) command roughly 2.7× the price of a flat (£203,497).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Chepstow prices have risen 24% over the last 9 years (£352,024 → £438,043).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£550,608	£485,000	109
Semi-Detached	£296,682	£294,625	44
Terraced	£269,828	£260,000	89
Flat	£203,497	£199,950	17

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Chepstow is 64.2 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Chepstow: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Chepstow averages 387 Mbps — 287% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Chepstow homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 61.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.8
% Rated C or Above	61.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,394

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,939
Median Age	48.1
Median Household Income	£32,783.5
Employment Rate	54.7%
Owner Occupied	72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	34.1%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Chepstow?

The average house price in Chepstow is £438,043 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Chepstow?

The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat, with an average price of £203,497.

Is Chepstow a safe place to live?

Chepstow has a recorded crime rate of 64.2 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Chepstow?

Average broadband download speeds in Chepstow are around 387 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 94.4% of premises.

How big is Chepstow?

Chepstow is a settlement in Monmouthshire with a population of approximately 11,939.

Most compared with

How does Chepstow stack up against its neighbours?

Bradley Stoke

Chepstow

House price: £356,214 · £438,043
Crime rate: 72.4 · 64.2
Distance: 8.9 mi

Bream

Chepstow

House price: £318,897 · £438,043
Crime rate: 48.1 · 64.2
Distance: 9.0 mi

Bristol

Chepstow

House price: £438,474 · £438,043
Crime rate: 130.3 · 64.2
Distance: 12.9 mi

Broadwell and Coalway

Chepstow

House price: £366,745 · £438,043
Crime rate: 47.8 · 64.2
Distance: 11.5 mi

Caerleon

Chepstow

House price: £303,064 · £438,043
Crime rate: 109.3 · 64.2
Distance: 12.4 mi

Caldicot

Chepstow

House price: £324,238 · £438,043
Crime rate: 92.8 · 64.2
Distance: 4.7 mi

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