Banstead vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tadworth And Epsom Downs is about 13% 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
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£598,113
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
347.4
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
69.4
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Tadworth And Epsom Downs more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £598,113 versus £677,179 in Banstead. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs it is a flat at £332,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 25% pricier in Banstead (£544,820 vs £435,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Banstead (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Tadworth And Epsom Downs (60.3 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs 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 EastSchool quality favours Banstead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tadworth and Epsom Downs School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 7 |
| Primary | 3 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Banstead enjoy 458.4 Mbps on average, while Tadworth And Epsom Downs lags behind at 347.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 93% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 64.7% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 32% on average download speed (458 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Banstead is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Tadworth And Epsom Downs's band C (score 69.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,330 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 62% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Banstead has a population of 8,929 while Tadworth And Epsom Downs has 27,095. Median household income is £38,743.5 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 45.3 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 60.5% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
| Indicator | Banstead | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 27,095 |
| 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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