Banstead vs Wandsworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Banstead is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 25% lower. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Wandsworth
£904,017
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Wandsworth
76.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Wandsworth
96.8%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Wandsworth
448.2
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Wandsworth
72.5
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Wandsworth
£44,854
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Wandsworth commands an average of £904,017, compared with £677,179 in Banstead – a difference of 25%. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Wandsworth it is a flat at £713,185.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 71% pricier in Wandsworth (£3,245,500 vs £939,262).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs -8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastBanstead has a crime rate of 60.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 27% lower than Wandsworth at 76.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Wandsworth 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 96.8% in Wandsworth. There are 3 schools in Banstead and 70 in Wandsworth.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wandsworth School Inspection Breakdown
96.8% of 70 schools (58 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 70 |
| Primary | 3 | 58 |
| Secondary | 0 | 12 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.4 Mbps in Banstead and 448.2 Mbps in Wandsworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 95.9% in Wandsworth. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 83.2% in Wandsworth.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (458 vs 448 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wandsworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.5 (C), while Banstead averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £905 in Wandsworth. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 74.1% in Wandsworth.
Wandsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 74.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £44,854 in Wandsworth and £38,581 in Banstead. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 36.8 in Wandsworth. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 42.5% in Wandsworth. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 69.6% in Wandsworth.
| Indicator | Banstead | Wandsworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 325,268 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 36.8 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £44,854 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 69.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 42.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 62.6% |
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