Town comparison
Bristol vs Chepstow
Which is better to live in? 12.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Chepstow offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Bristol
£438,474
Chepstow
£438,043
Crime Rate
Bristol
130.3
Chepstow
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bristol
86.2%
Chepstow
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Bristol
500
Chepstow
386.9
EPC Rating
Bristol
71.3
Chepstow
69.8
Median Income
Bristol
£32,799
Chepstow
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Chepstow more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £438,043 versus £438,474 in Bristol. The most affordable entry point in Bristol is a flat at £278,270, while in Chepstow it is a flat at £203,497.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 45% pricier in Bristol (£392,319 vs £269,828).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bristol prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Chepstow is the safer of the two – 103% lower than Bristol's 130.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bristol 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 Bristol and Chepstow. Bristol has 115 schools and Chepstow has 0 schools.
Bristol School Inspection Breakdown
86.2% of 115 schools (93 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Bristol | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Chepstow lags behind at 386.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises in Bristol and 94.4% in Chepstow. Gigabit availability stands at 100% in Bristol and 73.4% in Chepstow.
Bristol is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (500 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bristol is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Chepstow's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,044 in Bristol and £1,394 in Chepstow. 66.3% of homes in Bristol have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Chepstow.
Bristol has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bristol has a population of 425,196 while Chepstow has 11,939. Median household income is £32,799 in Bristol and £32,783.5 in Chepstow. The median age is 38.2 in Bristol and 48.1 in Chepstow. Employment rates stand at 61.2% in Bristol and 54.7% in Chepstow.
| Indicator | Bristol | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 425,196 | 11,939 |
| Median Age | 38.2 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,799 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.2% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 54% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.1% | 34.1% |
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