Banstead vs Chipstead and Woodmansterne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is about 9% 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
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£618,465
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
60.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
410.9
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
70.2
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£38,398
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is £618,465, which is 9% less than Banstead at £677,179. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Chipstead And Woodmansterne it is a flat at £294,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 19% pricier in Banstead (£544,820 vs £457,181).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Banstead (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Chipstead And Woodmansterne (60.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Chipstead And Woodmansterne 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 100% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Chipstead And Woodmansterne has 1.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chipstead and Woodmansterne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Chipstead and Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banstead offers faster average downloads at 458.4 Mbps, compared to 410.9 Mbps in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 92.6% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 79.9% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (458 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.2 (band C) in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,071 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £38,398.3 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 41.1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 62.1% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 63.4% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne.
| Indicator | Banstead | Chipstead and Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 4,523 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 41.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £38,398.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 62.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 63.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.3% |
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