Town comparison
Chepstow vs Cinderford
Which is better to live in? 14.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Cinderford is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 62% lower. Cinderford has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chepstow
£438,043
Cinderford
£269,780
Crime Rate
Chepstow
64.2
Cinderford
48.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chepstow
N/A
Cinderford
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chepstow
386.9
Cinderford
375.7
EPC Rating
Chepstow
69.8
Cinderford
69.4
Median Income
Chepstow
£32,784
Cinderford
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Chepstow commands an average of £438,043, compared with £269,780 in Cinderford – a difference of 62%. The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat at £203,497, while in Cinderford it is a flat at £196,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 56% pricier in Chepstow (£550,608 vs £352,302).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cinderford prices grew faster — 46% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCinderford has a crime rate of 48.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33% lower than Chepstow at 64.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chepstow is violent-crime, while in Cinderford 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 Chepstow and Cinderford. Chepstow has 0 schools and Cinderford has 3 schools.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
Cinderford School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chepstow | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 386.9 Mbps in Chepstow and 375.7 Mbps in Cinderford. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Chepstow and 92.4% in Cinderford. Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Chepstow and 71.3% in Cinderford.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (387 vs 376 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Chepstow leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.8 (C), while Cinderford averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Chepstow and £1,397 in Cinderford. 61.4% of homes in Chepstow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Cinderford.
Chepstow has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £31,839 in Cinderford. The median age is 48.1 in Chepstow and 47.4 in Cinderford. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Chepstow versus 72.6% in Cinderford. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Chepstow and 54.7% in Cinderford.
| Indicator | Chepstow | Cinderford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,939 | 8,778 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 47.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £31,839 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 28.8% |
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