Banstead vs Bromley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bromley is about 16% cheaper on average. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Bromley
£581,585
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Bromley
69.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Bromley
98.8%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Bromley
429.4
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Bromley
70
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Bromley
£38,719
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Bromley is £581,585, which is 16% less than Banstead at £677,179. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Bromley it is a flat at £354,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 10% pricier in Bromley (£1,043,799 vs £939,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs -1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Banstead is the safer of the two – 16% lower than Bromley's 69.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Bromley 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 EastBanstead has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 98.8% in Bromley. Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Bromley has 93.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bromley School Inspection Breakdown
98.8% of 93 schools (74 primary, 19 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 93 |
| Primary | 3 | 74 |
| Secondary | 0 | 19 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 98.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banstead offers faster average downloads at 458.4 Mbps, compared to 429.4 Mbps in Bromley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 98.5% in Bromley. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 81.5% in Bromley.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (458 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70 (band C) in Bromley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,003 in Bromley. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.4% in Bromley.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,719.3 in Bromley and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 39.9 in Bromley. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 62.1% in Bromley. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 55% in Bromley.
| Indicator | Banstead | Bromley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 324,712 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £38,719.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 55% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 44.5% |
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