Banstead vs Copthorne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Copthorne is about 25% cheaper on average. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Copthorne
£543,218
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Copthorne
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Copthorne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Copthorne
395.9
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Copthorne
69.6
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Copthorne
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Copthorne is £543,218, which is 25% less than Banstead at £677,179. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Copthorne it is a flat at £250,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 48% pricier in Banstead (£662,038 vs £446,787).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Copthorne (45.6 per 1,000) compared to Banstead (60.3 per 1,000), a 32% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Copthorne 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 Copthorne. Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Copthorne has 2.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banstead offers faster average downloads at 458.4 Mbps, compared to 395.9 Mbps in Copthorne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 96.2% in Copthorne. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 75.7% in Copthorne.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (458 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Copthorne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,179 in Copthorne. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Copthorne.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £33,661.7 in Copthorne. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 43.1 in Copthorne. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 61.7% in Copthorne. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 67.6% in Copthorne.
| Indicator | Banstead | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 4,917 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 34.5% |
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