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Addlestone vs Cobham (Elmbridge)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricAddlestoneCobham (Elmbridge)
Total Schools43
Primary32
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorAddlestoneCobham (Elmbridge)
Population13,74817,505
Median Age42.244.5
Median Household Income£38,796.5£39,241.3
Employment Rate61%59.5%
Owner Occupied66.4%70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified40%46.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Addlestone and Cobham (elmbridge)?
Addlestone and Cobham (elmbridge) are approximately 5.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Addlestone or Cobham (elmbridge)?
Addlestone is cheaper, with an average house price of £446,654.
Is Addlestone or Cobham (elmbridge) safer?
Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate at 51.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Addlestone or Cobham (elmbridge)?
Addlestone has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Addlestone or Cobham (elmbridge)?
Addlestone has faster average broadband at 438.2 Mbps.

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