Banstead vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Banstead is about 41% cheaper on average. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Banstead is £677,179, which is 41% less than Cobham (elmbridge) at £1,154,690. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £939,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Cobham (elmbridge) (51.2 per 1,000) compared to Banstead (60.3 per 1,000), a 18% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 Cobham (elmbridge). Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Cobham (elmbridge) has 3.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banstead offers faster average downloads at 458.4 Mbps, compared to 343.1 Mbps in Cobham (elmbridge). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Banstead is the faster of the two by 34% on average download speed (458 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.3 (band C) in Cobham (elmbridge). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge). Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 70.3% in Cobham (elmbridge).
| Indicator | Banstead | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 46.4% |
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