Caerleon vs Chepstow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caerleon is about 31% cheaper on average. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caerleon
£303,064
Chepstow
£438,043
Crime Rate
Caerleon
109.3
Chepstow
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caerleon
N/A
Chepstow
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caerleon
372.9
Chepstow
386.9
EPC Rating
Caerleon
71.6
Chepstow
69.8
Median Income
Caerleon
£31,273
Chepstow
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Caerleon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £303,064 versus £438,043 in Chepstow. The most affordable entry point in Caerleon is a flat at £126,156, while in Chepstow it is a flat at £203,497.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Chepstow (£203,497 vs £126,156).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caerleon prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 64.2 offences per 1,000 people, Chepstow is the safer of the two – 70% lower than Caerleon's 109.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caerleon 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 WalesSchool quality data is not fully available for both Caerleon and Chepstow. Caerleon has 0 schools and Chepstow has 0 schools.
Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caerleon | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chepstow enjoy 386.9 Mbps on average, while Caerleon lags behind at 372.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Caerleon and 94.4% in Chepstow. Gigabit availability stands at 68.1% in Caerleon and 73.4% in Chepstow.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (387 vs 373 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caerleon is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Chepstow's band C (score 69.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,170 in Caerleon and £1,394 in Chepstow. 68% of homes in Caerleon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Chepstow.
Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Caerleon has a population of 7,329 while Chepstow has 11,939. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £31,272.7 in Caerleon. The median age is 44.7 in Caerleon and 48.1 in Chepstow. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Caerleon and 54.7% in Chepstow.
| Indicator | Caerleon | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,329 | 11,939 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £31,272.7 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 34.1% |
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