Caldicot vs Nailsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Caldicot offers lower property prices by roughly 17%. Nailsea has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caldicot
£324,238
Nailsea
£389,507
Crime Rate
Caldicot
92.8
Nailsea
82.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caldicot
N/A
Nailsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caldicot
374.5
Nailsea
409.8
EPC Rating
Caldicot
71.6
Nailsea
71.4
Median Income
Caldicot
£32,336
Nailsea
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Caldicot is £324,238, which is 17% less than Nailsea at £389,507. The most affordable entry point in Caldicot is a flat at £189,000, while in Nailsea it is a flat at £205,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 22% pricier in Nailsea (£337,410 vs £264,624).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caldicot prices grew faster — 45% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 82.4 offences per 1,000 people, Nailsea is the safer of the two – 13% lower than Caldicot's 92.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caldicot is violent-crime, while in Nailsea 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 Nailsea. Caldicot has 0 schools and Nailsea has 6 schools.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
Nailsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caldicot | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 6 |
| Primary | 0 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Nailsea offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 374.5 Mbps in Caldicot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Caldicot and 88.7% in Nailsea. Gigabit availability stands at 67.9% in Caldicot and 80.3% in Nailsea.
Nailsea is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (410 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 71.4 (band C) in Nailsea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Caldicot and £1,179 in Nailsea. 67.9% of homes in Caldicot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Nailsea.
Caldicot has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Nailsea and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 45 in Caldicot and 46.9 in Nailsea. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Caldicot and 57.5% in Nailsea. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Caldicot versus 71.6% in Nailsea.
| Indicator | Caldicot | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,813 | 15,919 |
| Median Age | 45 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,336 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 55.9% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.4% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 35.2% | 33.9% |
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