Addlestone vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Addlestone wins on house prices with a 61% gap. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £446,654, Addlestone undercuts Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,154,690) by around 61% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 64% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £651,409).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Cobham (elmbridge) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.2 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Addlestone. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 Cobham (elmbridge), 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.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Addlestone averages 438.2 Mbps – ahead of Cobham (elmbridge)'s 343.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (438 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Cobham (elmbridge) averages 69.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 70.3% in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
| Indicator | Addlestone | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 46.4% |
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