Bradley Stoke vs Caldicot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caldicot wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Bradley Stoke has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Caldicot
£324,238
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Caldicot
92.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Caldicot
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Caldicot
374.5
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Caldicot
71.6
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Caldicot
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Bradley Stoke commands an average of £356,214, compared with £324,238 in Caldicot – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Caldicot it is a flat at £189,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Bradley Stoke (£327,255 vs £264,624).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caldicot prices grew faster — 45% vs 36%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Bradley Stoke experience less crime overall, with a rate of 72.4 per 1,000 versus 92.8 per 1,000 in Caldicot. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Caldicot 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 South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Bradley Stoke and Caldicot. Bradley Stoke has 8 schools and Caldicot has 0 schools.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Caldicot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 0 |
| Primary | 7 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 374.5 Mbps in Caldicot and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 92.9% in Caldicot. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 67.9% in Caldicot.
Caldicot is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (375 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bradley Stoke, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.6 (band C) in Caldicot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,202 in Caldicot. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Caldicot.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 45 in Caldicot. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 55.9% in Caldicot. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 67.4% in Caldicot. Bradley Stoke has a population of 25,194 and Caldicot has 9,813.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Caldicot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 9,813 |
| Median Age | 43 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 35.2% |
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