Banstead vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Edenbridge wins on house prices with a 10% gap. Edenbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Banstead commands an average of £677,179, compared with £616,376 in Edenbridge – a difference of 10%. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 51% pricier in Banstead (£331,899 vs £219,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Edenbridge experience less crime overall, with a rate of 53 per 1,000 versus 60.3 per 1,000 in Banstead. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Edenbridge 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 EastFamilies may prefer Banstead, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Edenbridge. There are 3 schools in Banstead and 1 in Edenbridge.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| 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 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 33% on average download speed (458 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banstead, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 74.3% in Edenbridge. Banstead has a population of 8,929 and Edenbridge has 7,903.
| Indicator | Banstead | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 35.8% |
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