Chepstow vs Nailsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Nailsea is about 12% cheaper on average. Chepstow has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Chepstow
£438,043
Nailsea
£389,507
Crime Rate
Chepstow
64.2
Nailsea
82.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chepstow
N/A
Nailsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chepstow
386.9
Nailsea
409.8
EPC Rating
Chepstow
69.8
Nailsea
71.4
Median Income
Chepstow
£32,784
Nailsea
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in WalesThe average house price in Nailsea is £389,507, which is 12% less than Chepstow at £438,043. The most affordable entry point in Chepstow is a flat at £203,497, while in Nailsea it is a flat at £205,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 12% pricier in Nailsea (£337,410 vs £296,682).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chepstow prices grew faster — 24% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in WalesCrime is lower in Chepstow (64.2 per 1,000) compared to Nailsea (82.4 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Chepstow is violent-crime, while in Nailsea 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 Nailsea. Chepstow has 0 schools and Nailsea has 6 schools.
Chepstow School Inspection Breakdown
Nailsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chepstow | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 6 |
| Primary | 0 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Nailsea offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 386.9 Mbps in Chepstow. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.4% of premises in Chepstow and 88.7% in Nailsea. Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% in Chepstow and 80.3% in Nailsea.
Nailsea is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (410 vs 387 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Nailsea are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Chepstow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,394 in Chepstow and £1,179 in Nailsea. 61.4% of homes in Chepstow have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Nailsea.
Nailsea has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Nailsea and £32,783.5 in Chepstow. The median age is 48.1 in Chepstow and 46.9 in Nailsea. Employment rates stand at 54.7% in Chepstow and 57.5% in Nailsea. Owner-occupancy is 72.2% in Chepstow versus 71.6% in Nailsea.
| Indicator | Chepstow | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,939 | 15,919 |
| Median Age | 48.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,783.5 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 54.7% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.2% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.1% | 33.9% |
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