Ashtead vs Banstead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Banstead is about 3% cheaper on average. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Banstead
£677,179
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Banstead
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Banstead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Banstead
458.4
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Banstead
70.4
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Banstead
£38,581
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Banstead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £677,179 versus £694,684 in Ashtead. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Banstead it is a flat at £331,899.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 11% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £544,820).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ashtead (56 per 1,000) compared to Banstead (60.3 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Ashtead 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 EastSchool quality favours Ashtead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Banstead.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 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 | Ashtead | Banstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Banstead enjoy 458.4 Mbps on average, while Ashtead lags behind at 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 99.3% in Banstead. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 89.9% in Banstead.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (458 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Banstead is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,084 in Banstead. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Banstead.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Banstead has 8,929. Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 41.8 in Banstead. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 62.7% in Banstead.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Banstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 8,929 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 41.8 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £38,581 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 62.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 67.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 40% |
Location
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