Blackwood vs Caerleon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Blackwood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Blackwood has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Blackwood
£226,037
Caerleon
£303,064
Crime Rate
Blackwood
84.9
Caerleon
109.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Blackwood
N/A
Caerleon
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Blackwood
394.9
Caerleon
372.9
EPC Rating
Blackwood
70.8
Caerleon
71.6
Median Income
Blackwood
£28,449
Caerleon
£31,273
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Caerleon commands an average of £303,064, compared with £226,037 in Blackwood – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Blackwood is a terraced at £164,406, while in Caerleon it is a flat at £126,156.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 31% pricier in Caerleon (£237,258 vs £164,406).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwood prices grew faster — 63% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesBlackwood has a crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 29% lower than Caerleon at 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Blackwood 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 Blackwood and Caerleon. Blackwood has 0 schools and Caerleon has 0 schools.
Blackwood School Inspection Breakdown
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Blackwood | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 394.9 Mbps in Blackwood and 372.9 Mbps in Caerleon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.5% of premises in Blackwood and 91.4% in Caerleon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.2% in Blackwood and 68.1% in Caerleon.
Blackwood is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (395 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caerleon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Blackwood averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,199 in Blackwood and £1,170 in Caerleon. 62.6% of homes in Blackwood 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 62.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,272.7 in Caerleon and £28,449 in Blackwood. The median age is 43.6 in Blackwood and 44.7 in Caerleon. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Blackwood versus 66.4% in Caerleon. Employment rates stand at 54% in Blackwood and 55.3% in Caerleon.
| Indicator | Blackwood | Caerleon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 12,621 | 7,329 |
| Median Age | 43.6 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £28,449 | £31,272.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54% | 55.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.3% | 32.4% |
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