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Caerleon vs Clevedon

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Caerleon wins on house prices with a 28% gap. Clevedon has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Caerleon

£303,064

Clevedon

£421,051

Crime Rate

Caerleon

109.3

Clevedon

82.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Caerleon

N/A

Clevedon

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Caerleon

372.9

Clevedon

432

EPC Rating

Caerleon

71.6

Clevedon

71.4

Median Income

Caerleon

£31,273

Clevedon

£32,795

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Wales

Property in Clevedon commands an average of £421,051, compared with £303,064 in Caerleon – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Caerleon is a flat at £126,156, while in Clevedon it is a flat at £268,078.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Clevedon (£268,078 vs £126,156).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Clevedon prices grew faster — 40% vs 38%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Wales

Residents of Clevedon experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.5 per 1,000 versus 109.3 per 1,000 in Caerleon. The most common crime category in Caerleon is violent-crime, while in Clevedon it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Caerleon and Clevedon. Caerleon has 0 schools and Clevedon has 6 schools.

Caerleon School Inspection Breakdown

Clevedon School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCaerleonClevedon
Total Schools06
Primary05
Secondary01
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Clevedon and 372.9 Mbps in Caerleon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.4% of premises in Caerleon and 91.5% in Clevedon. Gigabit availability stands at 68.1% in Caerleon and 85.2% in Clevedon.

Clevedon is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (432 vs 373 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Caerleon leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Clevedon averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,170 in Caerleon and £1,179 in Clevedon. 68% of homes in Caerleon have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Clevedon.

Caerleon has more energy-efficient housing — 68% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £32,795 in Clevedon and £31,272.7 in Caerleon. The median age is 44.7 in Caerleon and 46.9 in Clevedon. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Caerleon versus 71.6% in Clevedon. Employment rates stand at 55.3% in Caerleon and 57.5% in Clevedon.

IndicatorCaerleonClevedon
Population7,32921,084
Median Age44.746.9
Median Household Income£31,272.7£32,795
Employment Rate55.3%57.5%
Owner Occupied66.4%71.6%
Degree-Level Qualified32.4%33.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Caerleon and Clevedon?
Caerleon and Clevedon are approximately 13.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Caerleon or Clevedon?
Caerleon is cheaper, with an average house price of £303,064.
Is Caerleon or Clevedon safer?
Clevedon has the lower crime rate at 82.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Caerleon or Clevedon?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Caerleon or Clevedon?
Clevedon has faster average broadband at 432.0 Mbps.

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