Banstead vs Caterham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caterham wins on house prices with a 27% gap. Caterham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Caterham
£534,519
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Caterham
55.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Caterham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Caterham
390.3
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Caterham
67.6
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Caterham
£35,440
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Banstead commands an average of £677,179, compared with £534,519 in Caterham – a difference of 27%. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Caterham it is a flat at £280,876.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 29% pricier in Banstead (£662,038 vs £513,719).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Caterham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 55.2 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Banstead. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Caterham 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 EastFamilies may prefer Banstead, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Caterham. There are 3 schools in Banstead and 6 in Caterham.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Caterham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.4 Mbps in Banstead and 390.3 Mbps in Caterham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 96.1% in Caterham. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 74.3% in Caterham.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 17% on average download speed (458 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Banstead leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Caterham averages 67.6 (D). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,184 in Caterham. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 49.7% in Caterham.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £35,439.5 in Caterham. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 42.4 in Caterham. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 64.6% in Caterham. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 60.5% in Caterham.
| Indicator | Banstead | Caterham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 22,757 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £35,439.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 64.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 39.2% |
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