Addlestone vs Chipstead and Woodmansterne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Addlestone is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Chipstead And Woodmansterne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£618,465
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
60.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
410.9
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
70.2
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£38,398
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Chipstead And Woodmansterne commands an average of £618,465, compared with £446,654 in Addlestone – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Chipstead And Woodmansterne it is a flat at £294,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 21% pricier in Chipstead And Woodmansterne (£819,420 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipstead And Woodmansterne prices grew faster — 32% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastChipstead And Woodmansterne has a crime rate of 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 17% lower than Addlestone at 70.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Chipstead And Woodmansterne 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 EastFamilies may prefer Addlestone, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. There are 4 schools in Addlestone and 1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chipstead and Woodmansterne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Chipstead and Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 438.2 Mbps in Addlestone and 410.9 Mbps in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 92.6% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 79.9% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (438 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Chipstead And Woodmansterne averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,071 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £38,398.3 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 41.1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 63.4% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 62.1% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Chipstead and Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 4,523 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £38,398.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 63.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.3% |
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