Bedwas vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bedwas is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Bedwas has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bedwas
£292,309
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Bedwas
85.1
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bedwas
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bedwas
446.7
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Bedwas
71.5
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Bedwas
£29,441
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £292,309, Bedwas undercuts Caerleon (£303,064) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bedwas is a flat at £89,000, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Caerleon (£126,156 vs £89,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bedwas prices grew faster — 65% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBedwas has a crime rate of 85.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Caerleon at 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bedwas is violent-crime, while in Caerleon 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 Bedwas and Caerleon. Bedwas has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Bedwas School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bedwas | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Bedwas averages 446.7 Mbps – ahead of Caerleon's 372.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.8% of premises in Bedwas and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 85.9% in Bedwas and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Bedwas is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (447 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caerleon, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71.5 (band C) in Bedwas. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,117 in Bedwas and £1,170 in Caerleon. 64.2% of homes in Bedwas have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68% in Caerleon.
Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 64.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £29,441.3 in Bedwas. The median age is 41.3 in Bedwas and 44.7 in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Bedwas and 55.3% in Caerleon. Owner-occupancy is 62.8% in Bedwas versus 66.4% in Caerleon. Bedwas has a population of 6,463 and Caerleon has 7,329.
| Indicator | Bedwas | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,463 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 41.3 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,441.3 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.8% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.6% | 32.4% |
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