Bradley Stoke vs Chepstow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bradley Stoke wins on house prices with a 19% gap. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bradley Stoke
£356,214
Chepstow
£438,043
Crime Rate
Bradley Stoke
72.4
Chepstow
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bradley Stoke
100.0%
Chepstow
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bradley Stoke
358.3
Chepstow
386.9
EPC Rating
Bradley Stoke
72.7
Chepstow
69.8
Median Income
Bradley Stoke
£33,798
Chepstow
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Chepstow commands an average of £438,043, compared with £356,214 in Bradley Stoke – a difference of 19%. The most affordable entry point in Bradley Stoke is a flat at £191,519, while in Chepstow it is a flat at £203,497.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 10% pricier in Bradley Stoke (£327,255 vs £296,682).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bradley Stoke prices grew faster — 36% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Chepstow experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 72.4 per 1,000 in Bradley Stoke. The most common crime category in Bradley Stoke is violent-crime, while in Chepstow 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 Chepstow. Bradley Stoke has 8 schools and Chepstow has 0 schools.
Bradley Stoke School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bradley Stoke | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 0 |
| Primary | 7 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 386.9 Mbps in Chepstow and 358.3 Mbps in Bradley Stoke. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 93.7% of premises in Bradley Stoke and 94.4% in Chepstow. Gigabit availability stands at 67.2% in Bradley Stoke and 73.4% in Chepstow.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (387 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bradley Stoke, scoring 72.7 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Chepstow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,091 in Bradley Stoke and £1,394 in Chepstow. 69.4% of homes in Bradley Stoke have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Chepstow.
Bradley Stoke has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Bradley Stoke and £32,783.5 in Chepstow. The median age is 43 in Bradley Stoke and 48.1 in Chepstow. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bradley Stoke and 54.7% in Chepstow. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Bradley Stoke versus 72.2% in Chepstow. Bradley Stoke has a population of 25,194 and Chepstow has 11,939.
| Indicator | Bradley Stoke | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 25,194 | 11,939 |
| Median Age | 43 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £33,798 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33% | 34.1% |
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