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Broadbridge Heath vs Reigate

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Broadbridge Heath wins on house prices with a 35% gap. Broadbridge Heath has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Broadbridge Heath

£429,327

Reigate

£662,809

Crime Rate

Broadbridge Heath

45.4

Reigate

60.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Broadbridge Heath

N/A

Reigate

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Broadbridge Heath

402.5

Reigate

383.7

EPC Rating

Broadbridge Heath

68.3

Reigate

69.4

Median Income

Broadbridge Heath

£38,804

Reigate

£38,744

At £429,327, Broadbridge Heath undercuts Reigate (£662,809) by around 35% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Broadbridge Heath is a flat at £176,367, while in Reigate it is a flat at £320,712.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Reigate (£320,712 vs £176,367).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Reigate prices grew faster — 28% vs -37%.

Residents of Broadbridge Heath experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.4 per 1,000 versus 60.4 per 1,000 in Reigate. The most common crime category in Broadbridge Heath 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.

School quality data is not fully available for both Broadbridge Heath and Reigate. Broadbridge Heath has 1 schools and Reigate has 6 schools.

Broadbridge Heath School Inspection Breakdown

Reigate School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBroadbridge HeathReigate
Total Schools16
Primary16
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Broadbridge Heath averages 402.5 Mbps – ahead of Reigate's 383.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.5% of premises in Broadbridge Heath and 95.1% in Reigate. Gigabit availability stands at 73.5% in Broadbridge Heath and 72.7% in Reigate.

Broadbridge Heath is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (403 vs 384 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Reigate leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.4 (C), while Broadbridge Heath averages 68.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,439 in Broadbridge Heath and £1,330 in Reigate. 56.1% of homes in Broadbridge Heath have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Reigate.

Reigate has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 56.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,803.7 in Broadbridge Heath and £38,743.5 in Reigate. The median age is 46.8 in Broadbridge Heath and 45.3 in Reigate. Owner-occupancy is 72.4% in Broadbridge Heath versus 72.2% in Reigate. Employment rates stand at 59% in Broadbridge Heath and 60.5% in Reigate.

IndicatorBroadbridge HeathReigate
Population6,01123,774
Median Age46.845.3
Median Household Income£38,803.7£38,743.5
Employment Rate59%60.5%
Owner Occupied72.4%72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified42.2%41.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Broadbridge Heath and Reigate?
Broadbridge Heath and Reigate are approximately 13.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Broadbridge Heath or Reigate?
Broadbridge Heath is cheaper, with an average house price of £429,327.
Is Broadbridge Heath or Reigate safer?
Broadbridge Heath has the lower crime rate at 45.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Broadbridge Heath or Reigate?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Broadbridge Heath or Reigate?
Broadbridge Heath has faster average broadband at 402.5 Mbps.

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