Chepstow vs Lydney
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lydney is about 43% cheaper on average. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chepstow
£438,043
Lydney
£305,620
Crime Rate
Chepstow
64.2
Lydney
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chepstow
N/A
Lydney
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chepstow
386.9
Lydney
357.9
EPC Rating
Chepstow
69.8
Lydney
69.4
Median Income
Chepstow
£32,784
Lydney
£31,839
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Lydney more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £305,620 versus £438,043 in Chepstow. The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat at £203,497, while in Lydney it is a flat at £121,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 68% pricier in Chepstow (£203,497 vs £121,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chepstow prices grew faster — 24% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Chepstow (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Lydney (68.7 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Chepstow is violent-crime, while in Lydney 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 Lydney. Chepstow has 0 schools and Lydney has 4 schools.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
Lydney School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chepstow | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 4 |
| Primary | 0 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chepstow enjoy 386.9 Mbps on average, while Lydney lags behind at 357.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Chepstow and 91.8% in Lydney. Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Chepstow and 65.8% in Lydney.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (387 vs 358 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chepstow is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Lydney's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Chepstow and £1,397 in Lydney. 61.4% of homes in Chepstow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Lydney.
Chepstow has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chepstow has a population of 11,939 while Lydney has 9,655. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £31,839 in Lydney. The median age is 48.1 in Chepstow and 47.4 in Lydney. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Chepstow and 54.7% in Lydney.
| Indicator | Chepstow | Lydney |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,939 | 9,655 |
| 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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