Caldicot vs Cwmbrân
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cwmbrân wins on house prices with a 43% gap. Caldicot has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caldicot
£324,238
Cwmbrân
£226,772
Crime Rate
Caldicot
92.8
Cwmbrân
101.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caldicot
N/A
Cwmbrân
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caldicot
374.5
Cwmbrân
424.3
EPC Rating
Caldicot
71.6
Cwmbrân
70.9
Median Income
Caldicot
£32,336
Cwmbrân
£31,437
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £226,772, Cwmbrân undercuts Caldicot (£324,238) by around 43% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caldicot is a flat at £189,000, while in Cwmbrân it is a flat at £113,173.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 67% pricier in Caldicot (£189,000 vs £113,173).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caldicot prices grew faster — 45% vs 43%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Caldicot experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.8 per 1,000 versus 101.8 per 1,000 in Cwmbrân. The most common crime category in Caldicot is violent-crime, while in Cwmbrân 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 Cwmbrân. Caldicot has 0 schools and Cwmbrân has 0 schools.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
Cwmbrân School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caldicot | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cwmbrân averages 424.3 Mbps – ahead of Caldicot's 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Caldicot and 94.9% in Cwmbrân. Gigabit availability stands at 67.9% in Caldicot and 81.1% in Cwmbrân.
Cwmbrân is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (424 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Caldicot leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Cwmbrân averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Caldicot and £1,248 in Cwmbrân. 67.9% of homes in Caldicot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Cwmbrân.
Caldicot has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,336 in Caldicot and £31,437 in Cwmbrân. The median age is 45 in Caldicot and 46.5 in Cwmbrân. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Caldicot versus 68.2% in Cwmbrân. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Caldicot and 54.4% in Cwmbrân.
| Indicator | Caldicot | Cwmbrân |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,813 | 46,845 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,336 | £31,437 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 54.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 68.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 33.1% |
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