Banstead vs Lewisham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Lewisham is about 37% 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
Lewisham
£494,356
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Lewisham
93.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Lewisham
98.4%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Lewisham
438.7
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Lewisham
71.6
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Lewisham
£37,611
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Lewisham is £494,356, which is 37% less than Banstead at £677,179. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Lewisham it is a flat at £316,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 44% pricier in Banstead (£939,262 vs £651,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 60.3 offences per 1,000 people, Banstead is the safer of the two – 56% lower than Lewisham's 93.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Lewisham 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 98.4% in Lewisham. Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Lewisham has 77.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lewisham School Inspection Breakdown
98.4% of 77 schools (63 primary, 14 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 77 |
| Primary | 3 | 63 |
| Secondary | 0 | 14 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 98.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Banstead offers faster average downloads at 458.4 Mbps, compared to 438.7 Mbps in Lewisham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 98.8% in Lewisham. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 82.1% in Lewisham.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (458 vs 439 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Lewisham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Banstead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £799 in Lewisham. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 73.7% in Lewisham.
Lewisham has more energy-efficient housing — 73.7% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £37,611 in Lewisham. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 37.2 in Lewisham. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 64.2% in Lewisham. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 41.9% in Lewisham.
| Indicator | Banstead | Lewisham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 300,764 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 37.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £37,611 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 41.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 49.8% |
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