Banstead vs Westerham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Westerham is about 7% cheaper on average. Westerham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Westerham
£632,891
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Westerham
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Westerham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Westerham
370.7
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Westerham
67.2
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Westerham
£36,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Westerham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £632,891 versus £677,179 in Banstead. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Westerham it is a flat at £302,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 30% pricier in Banstead (£544,820 vs £419,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Westerham prices grew faster — 49% vs 35%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.5 offences per 1,000 people, Westerham is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Banstead's 60.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Westerham 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 data is not fully available for both Banstead and Westerham. Banstead has 3 schools and Westerham has 1 schools.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westerham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Banstead | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 1 |
| Primary | 3 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Banstead enjoy 458.4 Mbps on average, while Westerham lags behind at 370.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 92.4% in Westerham. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 70.3% in Westerham.
Banstead is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (458 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Banstead is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Westerham's band C (score 67.2). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,320 in Westerham. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.1% in Westerham.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 50.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Banstead has a population of 8,929 while Westerham has 3,390. Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £36,256 in Westerham. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 44.4 in Westerham. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 59.9% in Westerham.
| Indicator | Banstead | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 3,390 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £36,256 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 39.2% |
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