Chepstow vs Monmouth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Monmouth offers lower property prices by roughly 14%. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chepstow
£438,043
Monmouth
£385,385
Crime Rate
Chepstow
64.2
Monmouth
100.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chepstow
N/A
Monmouth
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Chepstow
386.9
Monmouth
289.7
EPC Rating
Chepstow
69.8
Monmouth
69.2
Median Income
Chepstow
£32,784
Monmouth
£31,373
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesBuyers will find Monmouth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £385,385 versus £438,043 in Chepstow. The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat at £203,497, while in Monmouth it is a flat at £164,526.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 24% pricier in Chepstow (£203,497 vs £164,526).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chepstow prices grew faster — 24% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Chepstow (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Monmouth (100.8 per 1,000), a 57% difference. The most common crime category in Chepstow is violent-crime, while in Monmouth 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 Monmouth. Chepstow has 0 schools and Monmouth has 0 schools.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
Monmouth School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Chepstow | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 0 |
| Primary | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chepstow enjoy 386.9 Mbps on average, while Monmouth lags behind at 289.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Chepstow and 84.3% in Monmouth. Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Chepstow and 52.3% in Monmouth.
Chepstow is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (387 vs 290 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chepstow is band C (score 69.8), ahead of Monmouth's band C (score 69.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Chepstow and £1,405 in Monmouth. 61.4% of homes in Chepstow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Monmouth.
Chepstow has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chepstow has a population of 11,939 while Monmouth has 10,330. Median household income is £32,783.5 in Chepstow and £31,373.3 in Monmouth. The median age is 48.1 in Chepstow and 48.2 in Monmouth. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Chepstow and 55.2% in Monmouth.
| Indicator | Chepstow | Monmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,939 | 10,330 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 48.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £31,373.3 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 33.6% |
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