Broadwell and Coalway vs Monmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Broadwell And Coalway offers lower property prices by roughly 5%. Broadwell And Coalway has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Broadwell and Coalway
£366,745
Monmouth
£385,385
Crime Rate
Broadwell and Coalway
47.8
Monmouth
100.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Broadwell and Coalway
50.0%
Monmouth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Broadwell and Coalway
396.3
Monmouth
289.7
EPC Rating
Broadwell and Coalway
69.8
Monmouth
69.2
Median Income
Broadwell and Coalway
£32,784
Monmouth
£31,373
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Broadwell And Coalway more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £366,745 versus £385,385 in Monmouth. The most affordable entry point in Broadwell And Coalway is a terraced at £193,750, while in Monmouth it is a flat at £164,526.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 26% pricier in Monmouth (£263,461 vs £193,750).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Broadwell And Coalway prices grew faster — 66% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Broadwell And Coalway (47.8 per 1,000) compared to Monmouth (100.8 per 1,000), a 111% difference. The most common crime category in Broadwell And Coalway is violent-crime, while in Monmouth 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 Broadwell And Coalway and Monmouth. Broadwell And Coalway has 2 schools and Monmouth has 0 schools.
Broadwell and Coalway School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Monmouth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Broadwell and Coalway | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 50% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Broadwell And Coalway enjoy 396.3 Mbps on average, while Monmouth lags behind at 289.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.7% of premises in Broadwell And Coalway and 84.3% in Monmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.6% in Broadwell And Coalway and 52.3% in Monmouth.
Broadwell And Coalway is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (396 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Broadwell And Coalway is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Monmouth's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Broadwell And Coalway and £1,405 in Monmouth. 61.4% of homes in Broadwell And Coalway have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Monmouth.
Broadwell And Coalway has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Broadwell And Coalway has a population of 3,304 while Monmouth has 10,330. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Broadwell And Coalway and £31,373.3 in Monmouth. The median age is 48.1 in Broadwell And Coalway and 48.2 in Monmouth. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Broadwell And Coalway and 55.2% in Monmouth.
| Indicator | Broadwell and Coalway | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,304 | 10,330 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £31,373.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 33.6% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Broadwell And Coalway and Monmouth?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadwell And Coalway or Monmouth?
Is Broadwell And Coalway or Monmouth safer?
Which has better schools, Broadwell And Coalway or Monmouth?
Which has faster broadband, Broadwell And Coalway or Monmouth?
Keep exploring
Related comparisons
Compare Broadwell and Coalway with other towns
- Bream vs Broadwell and Coalway
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Cam
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Chepstow
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Cinderford
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Dursley
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Leonard Stanley and King's Stanley
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Lydney
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Newent
- Broadwell and Coalway vs Quedgeley and Hardwicke