Broadbridge Heath vs Reigate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool 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.
| Metric | Broadbridge Heath | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
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.
| Indicator | Broadbridge Heath | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,011 | 23,774 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,803.7 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72.4% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 42.2% | 41.7% |
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