Bristol vs Caldicot
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caldicot is about 35% cheaper on average. Caldicot has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Caldicot
£324,238
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Caldicot
92.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Caldicot
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Caldicot
374.5
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Caldicot
71.6
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Caldicot
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Caldicot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,238 versus £438,474 in Bristol. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Caldicot it is a flat at £189,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 65% pricier in Bristol (£392,319 vs £238,206).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caldicot prices grew faster — 45% vs 38%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 92.8 offences per 1,000 people, Caldicot is the safer of the two – 40% lower than Bristol's 130.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bristol 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 Bristol and Caldicot. Bristol has 115 schools and Caldicot has 0 schools.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol | Caldicot |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 115 | 0 |
| Primary | 93 | 0 |
| Secondary | 22 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 86.2% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bristol enjoy 500.0 Mbps on average, while Caldicot lags behind at 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 92.9% in Caldicot. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 67.9% in Caldicot.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (500 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caldicot is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Bristol's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,202 in Caldicot. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Caldicot.
Caldicot has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 66.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bristol has a population of 425,196 while Caldicot has 9,813. Median household income is £32,799 in Bristol and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 45 in Caldicot. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 55.9% in Caldicot.
| Indicator | Bristol | Caldicot |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 9,813 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 35.2% |
Location
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