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Caldicot vs Kingswood and Fishponds

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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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 Wales

At £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 Wales

Kingswood 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.

School 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.

MetricCaldicotKingswood and Fishponds
Total Schools050
Primary041
Secondary09
% Top two bandsN/A89.2%

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.

IndicatorCaldicotKingswood and Fishponds
Population9,813158,219
Median Age4540.6
Median Household Income£32,336£33,298.5
Employment Rate55.9%61.7%
Owner Occupied67.4%63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified35.2%37.5%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Caldicot and Kingswood And Fishponds?
Caldicot and Kingswood And Fishponds are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Caldicot or Kingswood And Fishponds?
Caldicot is cheaper, with an average house price of £324,238.
Is Caldicot or Kingswood And Fishponds safer?
Kingswood And Fishponds has the lower crime rate at 72.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Caldicot or Kingswood And Fishponds?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Caldicot or Kingswood And Fishponds?
Kingswood And Fishponds has faster average broadband at 446.8 Mbps.

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