Banstead vs Leatherhead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Banstead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 14% lower. Leatherhead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Leatherhead
£783,246
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Leatherhead
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Leatherhead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Leatherhead
351.2
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Leatherhead
69.8
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Leatherhead
£39,456
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Leatherhead commands an average of £783,246, compared with £677,179 in Banstead – a difference of 14%. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Leatherhead it is a flat at £286,466.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Leatherhead (£1,445,660 vs £939,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastLeatherhead has a crime rate of 56 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Banstead at 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Leatherhead 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 Leatherhead. There are 3 schools in Banstead and 2 in Leatherhead.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leatherhead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.4 Mbps in Banstead and 351.2 Mbps in Leatherhead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 95.2% in Leatherhead. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 65.1% in Leatherhead.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 31% on average download speed (458 vs 351 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banstead, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.8 (band C) in Leatherhead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,288 in Leatherhead. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.3% in Leatherhead.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,455.7 in Leatherhead and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 43.8 in Leatherhead. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 60.7% in Leatherhead. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 68.5% in Leatherhead. Banstead has a population of 8,929 and Leatherhead has 11,482.
| Indicator | Banstead | Leatherhead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 11,482 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £39,455.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 60.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 68.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 48.9% |
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