Town comparison
Cam vs Chepstow
Which is better to live in? 14.0 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Cam offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. Cam has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cam
£352,228
Chepstow
£438,043
Crime Rate
Cam
49.9
Chepstow
64.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cam
100.0%
Chepstow
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Cam
269.1
Chepstow
386.9
EPC Rating
Cam
68.7
Chepstow
69.8
Median Income
Cam
£30,616
Chepstow
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Cam more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £352,228 versus £438,043 in Chepstow. The most affordable entry point in Cam is a flat at £111,688, while in Chepstow it is a flat at £203,497.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Chepstow (£203,497 vs £111,688).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cam prices grew faster — 48% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 49.9 offences per 1,000 people, Cam is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Chepstow's 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cam is violent-crime, while in Chepstow 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 South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Cam and Chepstow. Cam has 4 schools and Chepstow has 0 schools.
Cam School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Cam | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 0 |
| Primary | 4 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chepstow enjoy 386.9 Mbps on average, while Cam lags behind at 269.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of premises in Cam and 94.4% in Chepstow. Gigabit availability stands at 45.8% in Cam and 73.4% in Chepstow.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (387 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chepstow is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Cam's band C (score 68.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,417 in Cam and £1,394 in Chepstow. 55.7% of homes in Cam have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Chepstow.
Chepstow has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Cam has a population of 7,730 while Chepstow has 11,939. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £30,616 in Cam. The median age is 46.9 in Cam and 48.1 in Chepstow. Employment rates stand at 59.8% in Cam and 54.7% in Chepstow.
| Indicator | Cam | Chepstow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,730 | 11,939 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,616 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.8% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.7% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.7% | 34.1% |
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