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Addlestone vs Chipstead and Woodmansterne

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Chipstead 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.

Families 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.

MetricAddlestoneChipstead and Woodmansterne
Total Schools41
Primary31
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAddlestoneChipstead and Woodmansterne
Population13,7484,523
Median Age42.241.1
Median Household Income£38,796.5£38,398.3
Employment Rate61%62.1%
Owner Occupied66.4%63.4%
Degree-Level Qualified40%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Addlestone and Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Addlestone and Chipstead And Woodmansterne are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Addlestone or Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Addlestone is cheaper, with an average house price of £446,654.
Is Addlestone or Chipstead And Woodmansterne safer?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has the lower crime rate at 60.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Addlestone or Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Addlestone has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Addlestone or Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Addlestone has faster average broadband at 438.2 Mbps.

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