Town comparison
Cardiff vs Clevedon
Which is better to live in? 14.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cardiff is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Clevedon has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Cardiff
£334,109
Clevedon
£421,051
Crime Rate
Cardiff
96.8
Clevedon
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cardiff
N/A
Clevedon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Cardiff
483.3
Clevedon
432
EPC Rating
Cardiff
73.7
Clevedon
71.4
Median Income
Cardiff
£31,540
Clevedon
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesAt £334,109, Cardiff undercuts Clevedon (£421,051) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Cardiff is a flat at £173,611, while in Clevedon it is a flat at £268,078.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Clevedon (£268,078 vs £173,611).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clevedon prices grew faster — 40% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesClevedon has a crime rate of 82.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Cardiff at 96.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cardiff is violent-crime, while in Clevedon 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 Cardiff and Clevedon. Cardiff has 0 schools and Clevedon has 6 schools.
Cardiff School Inspection Breakdown
Clevedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cardiff | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 6 |
| Primary | 0 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cardiff averages 483.3 Mbps – ahead of Clevedon's 432.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 98.6% of premises in Cardiff and 91.5% in Clevedon. Gigabit availability stands at 95.2% in Cardiff and 85.2% in Clevedon.
Cardiff is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (483 vs 432 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cardiff leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73.7 (C), while Clevedon averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £944 in Cardiff and £1,179 in Clevedon. 73.5% of homes in Cardiff have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Clevedon.
Cardiff has more energy-efficient housing — 73.5% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Clevedon and £31,540 in Cardiff. The median age is 39 in Cardiff and 46.9 in Clevedon. Owner-occupancy is 58% in Cardiff versus 71.6% in Clevedon. Employment rates stand at 54.1% in Cardiff and 57.5% in Clevedon.
| Indicator | Cardiff | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 347,880 | 21,084 |
| Median Age | 39 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £31,540 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 54.1% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 58% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 33.9% |
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