Addlestone vs Banstead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Addlestone wins on house prices with a 34% gap. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Banstead
£677,179
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Banstead
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Banstead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Banstead
458.4
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Banstead
70.4
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Banstead
£38,581
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £446,654, Addlestone undercuts Banstead (£677,179) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Banstead it is a flat at £331,899.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Banstead (£939,262 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Banstead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Addlestone. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Banstead 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 South EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Banstead, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Banstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Banstead averages 458.4 Mbps – ahead of Addlestone's 438.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 99.3% in Banstead. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 89.9% in Banstead.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (458 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Banstead averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,084 in Banstead. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Banstead.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 41.8 in Banstead. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 67.8% in Banstead. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 62.7% in Banstead.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Banstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 8,929 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £38,581 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40% |
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