Chepstow vs Coleford (Forest of Dean)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coleford (forest Of Dean) offers lower property prices by roughly 54%. Coleford (forest Of Dean) has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chepstow
£438,043
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£284,151
Crime Rate
Chepstow
64.2
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
48.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chepstow
N/A
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chepstow
386.9
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
396.3
EPC Rating
Chepstow
69.8
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
69.8
Median Income
Chepstow
£32,784
Coleford (Forest of Dean)
£32,784
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Coleford (forest Of Dean) is £284,151, which is 54% less than Chepstow at £438,043. The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat at £203,497, while in Coleford (forest Of Dean) it is a flat at £129,568.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Chepstow (£203,497 vs £129,568).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleford (forest Of Dean) prices grew faster — 34% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Coleford (forest Of Dean) (48.2 per 1,000) compared to Chepstow (64.2 per 1,000), a 33% difference. The most common crime category in Chepstow is violent-crime, while in Coleford (forest Of Dean) 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 Coleford (forest Of Dean). Chepstow has 0 schools and Coleford (forest Of Dean) has 1 schools.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
Coleford (Forest of Dean) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chepstow | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 1 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coleford (forest Of Dean) offers faster average downloads at 396.3 Mbps, compared to 386.9 Mbps in Chepstow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Chepstow and 97.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Chepstow and 75.6% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Coleford (forest Of Dean) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (396 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chepstow are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.8 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Chepstow and £1,394 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). 61.4% of homes in Chepstow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.4% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
Chepstow has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £32,783.5 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). The median age is 48.1 in Chepstow and 48.1 in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Chepstow and 54.7% in Coleford (forest Of Dean). Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Chepstow versus 72.2% in Coleford (forest Of Dean).
| Indicator | Chepstow | Coleford (Forest of Dean) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,939 | 5,023 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £32,783.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 54.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 34.1% |
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