Banstead vs Lambeth

At £579,744, Lambeth undercuts Banstead (£677,179) by around 17% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Lambeth it is a flat at £462,882.

Residents of Banstead experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.3 per 1,000 versus 113.6 per 1,000 in Lambeth. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Lambeth it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 3 schools in Banstead, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Lambeth, which has 70 schools, the figure is 90.9%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Lambeth averages 461.9 Mbps – ahead of Banstead's 458.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 99% in Lambeth. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 89.2% in Lambeth.

→Lambeth is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (462 vs 458 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Lambeth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Banstead averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £874 in Lambeth. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.8% in Lambeth.

→Lambeth has more energy-efficient housing — 71.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £42,961 in Lambeth and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 36.7 in Lambeth. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 33% in Lambeth. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 68% in Lambeth.

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