Banstead vs Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Worcester Park And Stoneleigh offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Banstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Banstead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Banstead
£677,179
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
£561,039
Crime Rate
Banstead
60.3
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Banstead
100.0%
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
50.0%
Avg Download Speed
Banstead
458.4
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
472.5
EPC Rating
Banstead
70.4
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
70.1
Median Income
Banstead
£38,581
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
£38,518
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh is £561,039, which is 21% less than Banstead at £677,179. The most affordable entry point in Banstead is a flat at £331,899, while in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh it is a flat at £321,271.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 22% pricier in Banstead (£939,262 vs £772,956).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Banstead prices grew faster — 35% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Banstead (60.3 per 1,000) compared to Worcester Park And Stoneleigh (66.5 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Banstead is violent-crime, while in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh 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 50% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Banstead has 3 schools in total, while Worcester Park And Stoneleigh has 5.
Banstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh School Inspection Breakdown
50% of 5 schools (5 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Banstead | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 5 |
| Primary | 3 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 50% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh offers faster average downloads at 472.5 Mbps, compared to 458.4 Mbps in Banstead. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Banstead and 99.5% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 89.9% in Banstead and 93.5% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Worcester Park And Stoneleigh is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (473 vs 458 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Banstead are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.1 (band C) in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,084 in Banstead and £1,058 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. 66.6% of homes in Banstead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.3% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
Banstead has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 63.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,581 in Banstead and £38,518.3 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. The median age is 41.8 in Banstead and 41.3 in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Employment rates stand at 62.7% in Banstead and 62.3% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh. Owner-occupancy is 67.8% in Banstead versus 66.4% in Worcester Park And Stoneleigh.
| Indicator | Banstead | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,929 | 15,429 |
| Median Age | 41.8 | 41.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,581 | £38,518.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.7% | 62.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.8% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 45.2% |
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