Banstead vs Croydon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Croydon is about 39% 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
Croydon
£487,682
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Croydon
80.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Croydon
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Croydon
423
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Croydon
69.8
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Croydon
£37,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Croydon is £487,682, which is 39% less than Banstead at £677,179. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Croydon it is a flat at £261,008.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 34% pricier in Banstead (£939,262 vs £699,532).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 27%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Banstead (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Croydon (80.6 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Croydon 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 90.8% in Croydon. Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Croydon has 112.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Croydon School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 112 schools (87 primary, 25 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 112 |
| Primary | 3 | 87 |
| Secondary | 0 | 25 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banstead offers faster average downloads at 458.4 Mbps, compared to 423.0 Mbps in Croydon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 94.5% in Croydon. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 82.4% in Croydon.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (458 vs 423 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.8 (band C) in Croydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,020 in Croydon. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63% in Croydon.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 63% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £37,541 in Croydon. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 40.2 in Croydon. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 62% in Croydon. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 59.6% in Croydon.
| Indicator | Banstead | Croydon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 389,242 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 40.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £37,541 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 62% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 59.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 40.4% |
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