Caldicot vs Chepstow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Caldicot offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caldicot
£324,238
Chepstow
£438,043
Crime Rate
Caldicot
92.8
Chepstow
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caldicot
N/A
Chepstow
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caldicot
374.5
Chepstow
386.9
EPC Rating
Caldicot
71.6
Chepstow
69.8
Median Income
Caldicot
£32,336
Chepstow
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Caldicot is £324,238, which is 26% less than Chepstow at £438,043. The most affordable entry point in Caldicot is a flat at £189,000, while in Chepstow it is a flat at £203,497.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 20% pricier in Chepstow (£550,608 vs £441,653).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caldicot prices grew faster — 45% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Chepstow (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Caldicot (92.8 per 1,000), a 45% difference. The most common crime category in Caldicot 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 Caldicot and Chepstow. Caldicot has 0 schools and Chepstow has 0 schools.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caldicot | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chepstow offers faster average downloads at 386.9 Mbps, compared to 374.5 Mbps in Caldicot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Caldicot and 94.4% in Chepstow. Gigabit availability stands at 67.9% in Caldicot and 73.4% in Chepstow.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (387 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Caldicot are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Chepstow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Caldicot and £1,394 in Chepstow. 67.9% of homes in Caldicot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Chepstow.
Caldicot has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 45 in Caldicot and 48.1 in Chepstow. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Caldicot and 54.7% in Chepstow. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Caldicot versus 72.2% in Chepstow.
| Indicator | Caldicot | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,813 | 11,939 |
| Median Age | 45 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,336 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 34.1% |
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