Chepstow vs Filton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Filton wins on house prices with a 30% gap. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chepstow
£438,043
Filton
£336,734
Crime Rate
Chepstow
64.2
Filton
230.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chepstow
N/A
Filton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chepstow
386.9
Filton
455.9
EPC Rating
Chepstow
69.8
Filton
72.7
Median Income
Chepstow
£32,784
Filton
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesProperty in Chepstow commands an average of £438,043, compared with £336,734 in Filton – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat at £203,497, while in Filton it is a flat at £188,682.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 17% pricier in Chepstow (£550,608 vs £470,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesResidents of Chepstow experience less crime overall, with a rate of 64.2 per 1,000 versus 230.9 per 1,000 in Filton. The most common crime category in Chepstow is violent-crime, while in Filton 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 Filton. Chepstow has 0 schools and Filton has 3 schools.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
Filton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chepstow | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 3 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.9 Mbps in Filton and 386.9 Mbps in Chepstow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Chepstow and 97.3% in Filton. Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Chepstow and 89.9% in Filton.
Filton is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (456 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Filton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Chepstow averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Chepstow and £1,091 in Filton. 61.4% of homes in Chepstow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Filton.
Filton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Filton and £32,783.5 in Chepstow. The median age is 48.1 in Chepstow and 43 in Filton. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Chepstow versus 72.4% in Filton. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Chepstow and 62.2% in Filton.
| Indicator | Chepstow | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,939 | 10,955 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 33% |
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