Bream vs Chepstow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bream is about 27% cheaper on average. Bream has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bream
£318,897
Chepstow
£438,043
Crime Rate
Bream
48.1
Chepstow
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bream
100.0%
Chepstow
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bream
357.9
Chepstow
386.9
EPC Rating
Bream
69.4
Chepstow
69.8
Median Income
Bream
£31,839
Chepstow
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Bream is £318,897, which is 27% less than Chepstow at £438,043. The most affordable entry point in Bream is a terraced at £220,500, while in Chepstow it is a flat at £203,497.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Chepstow (£550,608 vs £420,161).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bream prices grew faster — 58% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Bream (48.1 per 1,000) compared to Chepstow (64.2 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Bream 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 Bream and Chepstow. Bream has 1 schools and Chepstow has 0 schools.
Bream School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bream | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chepstow offers faster average downloads at 386.9 Mbps, compared to 357.9 Mbps in Bream. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.8% of premises in Bream and 94.4% in Chepstow. Gigabit availability stands at 65.8% in Bream 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
Homes in Chepstow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Bream. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,397 in Bream and £1,394 in Chepstow. 59.8% of homes in Bream have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Chepstow.
Chepstow has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £31,839 in Bream. The median age is 47.4 in Bream and 48.1 in Chepstow. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Bream and 54.7% in Chepstow. Owner-occupancy is 72.6% in Bream versus 72.2% in Chepstow.
| Indicator | Bream | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,117 | 11,939 |
| Median Age | 47.4 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,839 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.6% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.8% | 34.1% |
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