Ashtead vs Copthorne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Copthorne is about 28% cheaper on average. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Copthorne
£543,218
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Copthorne
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Copthorne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Copthorne
395.9
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Copthorne
69.6
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Copthorne
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Copthorne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £543,218 versus £694,684 in Ashtead. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Copthorne it is a flat at £250,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 54% pricier in Ashtead (£986,744 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Copthorne (45.6 per 1,000) compared to Ashtead (56 per 1,000), a 23% difference. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Copthorne 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 Copthorne.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Copthorne enjoy 395.9 Mbps on average, while Ashtead lags behind at 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 96.2% in Copthorne. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 75.7% in Copthorne.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (396 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Copthorne is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,179 in Copthorne. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Copthorne.
Copthorne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Copthorne has 4,917. Median household income is £37,374 in Ashtead and £33,661.7 in Copthorne. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 43.1 in Copthorne. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 61.7% in Copthorne.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 4,917 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 34.5% |
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