Banstead vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, City And County Of The City Of London wins on house prices with a 3% gap. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Banstead commands an average of £677,179, compared with £660,000 in City And County Of The City Of London – a difference of 3%.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Banstead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 573.4 per 1,000 in City And County Of The City Of London. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Banstead's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
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 City And County Of The City Of London. There are 3 schools in Banstead and 1 in City And County Of The City Of London.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.4 Mbps in Banstead and 62.0 Mbps in City And County Of The City Of London. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 639% on average download speed (458 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours City And County Of The City Of London, scoring 72.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Banstead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London. Banstead has a population of 8,929 and City And County Of The City Of London has 7,820.
| Indicator | Banstead | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 58.4% |
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