Caldicot vs Kingswood and Fishponds
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Caldicot is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. Kingswood And Fishponds has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caldicot
£324,238
Kingswood and Fishponds
£372,911
Crime Rate
Caldicot
92.8
Kingswood and Fishponds
72.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caldicot
N/A
Kingswood and Fishponds
89.2%
Avg Download Speed
Caldicot
374.5
Kingswood and Fishponds
446.8
EPC Rating
Caldicot
71.6
Kingswood and Fishponds
72
Median Income
Caldicot
£32,336
Kingswood and Fishponds
£33,299
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £324,238, Caldicot undercuts Kingswood And Fishponds (£372,911) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caldicot is a flat at £189,000, while in Kingswood And Fishponds it is a flat at £186,560.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 32% pricier in Kingswood And Fishponds (£648,814 vs £441,653).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caldicot prices grew faster — 45% vs 26%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesKingswood And Fishponds has a crime rate of 72.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28% lower than Caldicot at 92.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caldicot is violent-crime, while in Kingswood And Fishponds 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 Kingswood And Fishponds. Caldicot has 0 schools and Kingswood And Fishponds has 50 schools.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
Kingswood and Fishponds School Inspection Breakdown
89.2% of 50 schools (41 primary, 9 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caldicot | Kingswood and Fishponds |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 50 |
| Primary | 0 | 41 |
| Secondary | 0 | 9 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 89.2% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Kingswood And Fishponds averages 446.8 Mbps – ahead of Caldicot's 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Caldicot and 99% in Kingswood And Fishponds. Gigabit availability stands at 67.9% in Caldicot and 87.4% in Kingswood And Fishponds.
Kingswood And Fishponds is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (447 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Kingswood And Fishponds leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Caldicot averages 71.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Caldicot and £1,068 in Kingswood And Fishponds. 67.9% of homes in Caldicot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Kingswood And Fishponds.
Caldicot has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 67.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,298.5 in Kingswood And Fishponds and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 45 in Caldicot and 40.6 in Kingswood And Fishponds. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Caldicot versus 63.2% in Kingswood And Fishponds. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Caldicot and 61.7% in Kingswood And Fishponds.
| Indicator | Caldicot | Kingswood and Fishponds |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,813 | 158,219 |
| Median Age | 45 | 40.6 |
| Median Household Income | £32,336 | £33,298.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 37.5% |
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