Chepstow vs Dursley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dursley wins on house prices with a 25% gap. Dursley has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chepstow
£438,043
Dursley
£350,701
Crime Rate
Chepstow
64.2
Dursley
49.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chepstow
N/A
Dursley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chepstow
386.9
Dursley
269.1
EPC Rating
Chepstow
69.8
Dursley
68.7
Median Income
Chepstow
£32,784
Dursley
£30,616
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Chepstow commands an average of £438,043, compared with £350,701 in Dursley – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat at £203,497, while in Dursley it is a flat at £156,444.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 30% pricier in Chepstow (£203,497 vs £156,444).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Dursley prices grew faster — 38% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Dursley experience less crime overall, with a rate of 49.5 per 1,000 versus 64.2 per 1,000 in Chepstow. The most common crime category in Chepstow is violent-crime, while in Dursley 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 Dursley. Chepstow has 0 schools and Dursley has 2 schools.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
Dursley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chepstow | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 386.9 Mbps in Chepstow and 269.1 Mbps in Dursley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Chepstow and 94.7% in Dursley. Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Chepstow and 45.8% in Dursley.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 44% on average download speed (387 vs 269 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Chepstow, scoring 69.8 on average (band C) compared to 68.7 (band C) in Dursley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Chepstow and £1,417 in Dursley. 61.4% of homes in Chepstow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.7% in Dursley.
Chepstow has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 55.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £30,616 in Dursley. The median age is 48.1 in Chepstow and 46.9 in Dursley. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Chepstow and 59.8% in Dursley. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Chepstow versus 72.7% in Dursley. Chepstow has a population of 11,939 and Dursley has 7,935.
| Indicator | Chepstow | Dursley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,939 | 7,935 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £30,616 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 59.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 38.7% |
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