Town Pop. 1,048

Living in Caer-went: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Caer-went scores 44/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 56/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Of the 8 places sharing the NP26 postcode district, Caer-went scores lowest. Against the wider NP26 district average of 51/100, that is 7 points below. On broadband specifically, Caer-went sits 37 points above the NP26 district figure of 55/100. For the surrounding area, see NP26 postcode district.

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Caer-went scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
38.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 14 crimes
↓ 60% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 71% below national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vernon Grove 5 crimes
  2. 2 Crick Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Heol Dewstow 4 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.099 · PM2.5 5.469 · PM10 9.008 µg/m³
78
Green Space 33
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsSouthmead Hospital10.3 mi
St Michael's Hospital12.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital12.2 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust9.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
Nearest GP surgeryGRAY HILL SURGERY1.6 mi
GP capacity1,844 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
92
Full fibre (FTTP)78.1%
available across Monmouthshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired27.4%Student3.4%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary18.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.7%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.8%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
66
Council tax Monmouthshire · 2025-26
A £1,518
B £1,771
C £2,024
D £2,277
E £2,783
F £3,289
G £3,795
H £4,554
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Caldicot 1.9 mi
Severn Tunnel Junction 2 mi
Chepstow 4.5 mi
J23 M4 2.7 mi
J23A M4 3.4 mi
J2 M48 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Caer-went in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Caldicot 58 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rogiet 55 1.8 mi away ⇄
Shirenewton 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
Portskewett 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Sudbrook 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Undy and Magor 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Llandevenny 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chepstow 60 4.0 mi away ⇄
Parc-Seymour 49 4.0 mi away ⇄
Llandevaud 55 4.4 mi away ⇄
St Arvans 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Beachley 54 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Caer-went a nice place to live?

Caer-went has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Caer-went is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Caer-went?

Caer-went has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 6,090 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Caer-went

NP26 51 ⇄

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