Town Pop. 11,958

Living in Chepstow: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Chepstow comes out at 60/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 74/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 9 places in the NP16 postcode district.

The NP16 district averages 55/100, putting Chepstow 5 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 18 points above the NP16 district's 56/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see NP16 postcode district.

60
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
47.3 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 195 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 101 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Shoplifting 68 crimes
↓ 27% below national average
Public order 51 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 36 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
other 115 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 66 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 52 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 18 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 17
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
13
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Lift Offa's MeadPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tutshill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wyedean School and Sixth Form CentreSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
74
A&E departmentsLydney & District Hospital8 mi
Southmead Hospital8.8 mi
St Michael's Hospital11.1 mi
Hospital waitsSomerset NHS Foundation Trust7.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs72.8%
4 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,705 patients per GP

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

Broadband
83
Full fibre (FTTP)78.1%
available across Monmouthshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 301 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired26.1%Student3.6%Other inactive9.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.5%Skilled & technical29.3%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership68.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
61
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Chepstow 0.5 mi
Caldicot 4.9 mi
Severn Beach 5.2 mi
J2 M48 0.9 mi
J2 M48 1.1 mi
J1 M48 3.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Ample 16
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 22
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 58
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £287,500 112
Detached £441,250 36
Semi-detached £256,250 20
Terraced £250,000 47
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£172k £277k £385k £490k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Tutshill and Sedbury 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Beachley 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
Woodcroft 48 2.1 mi away ⇄
St Arvans 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shirenewton 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Portskewett 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sudbrook 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Caer-went 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Caldicot 58 4.3 mi away ⇄
Oldbury Naite 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Tintern 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Oldbury-on-Severn 45 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chepstow a nice place to live?

Chepstow is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chepstow is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chepstow?

Chepstow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 566 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chepstow?

Among the top-rated schools in Chepstow are Lift Offa's Mead, Tutshill Church of England Primary School and Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Chepstow in total.

What are house prices like in Chepstow?

The current median house price in Chepstow is £287,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £441,250, semi-detached £256,250, terraced £250,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%. There were 112 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Chepstow

NP16 55 ⇄

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