Caldicot vs Thornbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caldicot is about 12% cheaper on average. Thornbury has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caldicot
£324,238
Thornbury
£370,208
Crime Rate
Caldicot
92.8
Thornbury
72.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caldicot
N/A
Thornbury
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Caldicot
374.5
Thornbury
365.3
EPC Rating
Caldicot
71.6
Thornbury
72.7
Median Income
Caldicot
£32,336
Thornbury
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Caldicot is £324,238, which is 12% less than Thornbury at £370,208. The most affordable entry point in Caldicot is a flat at £189,000, while in Thornbury it is a flat at £201,225.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 17% pricier in Thornbury (£317,882 vs £264,624).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caldicot prices grew faster — 45% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesWith 72.3 offences per 1,000 people, Thornbury 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 Thornbury 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 Thornbury. Caldicot has 0 schools and Thornbury has 7 schools.
Caldicot School Inspection Breakdown
Thornbury School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caldicot | Thornbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 7 |
| Primary | 0 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Caldicot offers faster average downloads at 374.5 Mbps, compared to 365.3 Mbps in Thornbury. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.9% of premises in Caldicot and 94.9% in Thornbury. Gigabit availability stands at 67.9% in Caldicot and 68.7% in Thornbury.
Caldicot is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (375 vs 365 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Thornbury are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.7 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Caldicot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Caldicot and £1,091 in Thornbury. 67.9% of homes in Caldicot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Thornbury.
Thornbury 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 Thornbury and £32,336 in Caldicot. The median age is 45 in Caldicot and 43 in Thornbury. Employment rates stand at 55.9% in Caldicot and 62.2% in Thornbury. Owner-occupancy is 67.4% in Caldicot versus 72.4% in Thornbury.
| Indicator | Caldicot | Thornbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,813 | 14,008 |
| 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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