Caerleon vs Clevedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.2 miles apart.
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 WalesProperty 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 WalesResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in WalesSchool 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.
| Metric | Caerleon | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 6 |
| Primary | 0 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Caerleon | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,329 | 21,084 |
| Median Age | 44.7 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,272.7 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 55.3% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 32.4% | 33.9% |
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