Caldicot vs Filton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caldicot wins on house prices with a 4% gap. Caldicot has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caldicot
£324,238
Filton
£336,734
Crime Rate
Caldicot
92.8
Filton
230.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caldicot
N/A
Filton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caldicot
374.5
Filton
455.9
EPC Rating
Caldicot
71.6
Filton
72.7
Median Income
Caldicot
£32,336
Filton
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £324,238, Caldicot undercuts Filton (£336,734) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caldicot is a flat at £189,000, while in Filton it is a flat at £188,682.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Filton (£326,042 vs £238,206).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Caldicot experience less crime overall, with a rate of 92.8 per 1,000 versus 230.9 per 1,000 in Filton. The most common crime category in Caldicot is violent-crime, while in Filton 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 Filton. Caldicot has 0 schools and Filton has 3 schools.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
Filton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caldicot | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Filton averages 455.9 Mbps – ahead of Caldicot's 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Caldicot and 97.3% in Filton. Gigabit availability stands at 67.9% in Caldicot and 89.9% in Filton.
Filton is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (456 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Filton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Caldicot averages 71.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Caldicot and £1,091 in Filton. 67.9% of homes in Caldicot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Filton.
Filton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Filton and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 45 in Caldicot and 43 in Filton. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Caldicot versus 72.4% in Filton. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Caldicot and 62.2% in Filton.
| Indicator | Caldicot | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,813 | 10,955 |
| Median Age | 45 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,336 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 33% |
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