Caldicot vs Patchway
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caldicot is about 22% cheaper on average. Patchway has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caldicot
£324,238
Patchway
£414,271
Crime Rate
Caldicot
92.8
Patchway
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caldicot
N/A
Patchway
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caldicot
374.5
Patchway
455.9
EPC Rating
Caldicot
71.6
Patchway
72.7
Median Income
Caldicot
£32,336
Patchway
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Caldicot more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £324,238 versus £414,271 in Patchway. The most affordable entry point in Caldicot is a flat at £189,000, while in Patchway it is a flat at £244,985.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 24% pricier in Patchway (£313,082 vs £238,206).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Patchway prices grew faster — 74% vs 45%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 72.3 offences per 1,000 people, Patchway is the safer of the two – 28% lower than Caldicot's 92.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caldicot is violent-crime, while in Patchway 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 Patchway. Caldicot has 0 schools and Patchway has 7 schools.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
Patchway School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caldicot | Patchway |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 7 |
| Primary | 0 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Patchway enjoy 455.9 Mbps on average, while Caldicot lags behind at 374.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Caldicot and 97.3% in Patchway. Gigabit availability stands at 67.9% in Caldicot and 89.9% in Patchway.
Patchway is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (456 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Patchway is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Caldicot's band C (score 71.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Caldicot and £1,091 in Patchway. 67.9% of homes in Caldicot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Patchway.
Patchway has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Caldicot has a population of 9,813 while Patchway has 16,517. Median household income is £33,798 in Patchway and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 45 in Caldicot and 43 in Patchway. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Caldicot and 62.2% in Patchway.
| Indicator | Caldicot | Patchway |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,813 | 16,517 |
| 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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