Banstead vs Reigate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Reigate is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Reigate
£662,809
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Reigate
60.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Reigate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Reigate
383.7
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Reigate
69.4
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Reigate
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Banstead commands an average of £677,179, compared with £662,809 in Reigate – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Reigate it is a flat at £320,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Reigate (£1,153,266 vs £939,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 28%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBanstead has a crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Reigate at 60.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Reigate 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 Reigate. There are 3 schools in Banstead and 6 in Reigate.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reigate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.4 Mbps in Banstead and 383.7 Mbps in Reigate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 95.1% in Reigate. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 72.7% in Reigate.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (458 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Banstead, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Reigate. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,330 in Reigate. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Reigate.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,743.5 in Reigate and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 45.3 in Reigate. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 60.5% in Reigate. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 72.2% in Reigate. Banstead has a population of 8,929 and Reigate has 23,774.
| Indicator | Banstead | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 23,774 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 41.7% |
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