Banstead vs Camden
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Banstead offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Camden
£1,089,351
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Camden
179.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Camden
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Camden
438.1
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Camden
70.4
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Camden
£43,650
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Banstead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £677,179 versus £1,089,351 in Camden. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Camden it is a flat at £693,188.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 93% pricier in Camden (£13,350,000 vs £939,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs -44%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Banstead (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Camden (179.6 per 1,000), a 198% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Camden 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 Banstead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Camden.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Camden School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 48 schools (38 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 48 |
| Primary | 3 | 38 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Banstead enjoy 458.4 Mbps on average, while Camden lags behind at 438.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 94.2% in Camden. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 85.9% in Camden.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (458 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Banstead is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Camden's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £975 in Camden. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Camden.
Camden has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Banstead has a population of 8,929 while Camden has 209,342. Median household income is £43,649.5 in Camden and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 39 in Camden. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 57.5% in Camden.
| Indicator | Banstead | Camden |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 209,342 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 39 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £43,649.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 28.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 57.5% |
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