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Banstead vs Chipstead and Woodmansterne

Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.7 miles apart.

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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

The 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 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.

Banstead 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.

MetricBansteadChipstead and Woodmansterne
Total Schools31
Primary31
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorBansteadChipstead and Woodmansterne
Population8,9294,523
Median Age41.841.1
Median Household Income£38,581£38,398.3
Employment Rate62.7%62.1%
Owner Occupied67.8%63.4%
Degree-Level Qualified40%40.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Banstead and Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Banstead and Chipstead And Woodmansterne are approximately 1.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Banstead or Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne is cheaper, with an average house price of £618,465.
Is Banstead or Chipstead And Woodmansterne safer?
Banstead has the lower crime rate at 60.3 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Banstead or Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Banstead has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Banstead or Chipstead And Woodmansterne?
Banstead has faster average broadband at 458.4 Mbps.

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