Caterham vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Caterham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 54% lower. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caterham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £534,519, Caterham undercuts Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,154,690) by around 54% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 51% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £881,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caterham prices grew faster — 24% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCobham (elmbridge) has a crime rate of 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Caterham at 55.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caterham is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 EastOf the 6 schools in Caterham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Cobham (elmbridge), which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caterham | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 3 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caterham averages 390.3 Mbps – ahead of Cobham (elmbridge)'s 343.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Caterham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (390 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Cobham (elmbridge), scoring 69.3 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band D) in Caterham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 49.7% of homes in Caterham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Cobham (elmbridge) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.5% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £35,439.5 in Caterham. The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge). Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Caterham versus 70.3% in Cobham (elmbridge). Caterham has a population of 22,757 and Cobham (elmbridge) has 17,505.
| Indicator | Caterham | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 46.4% |
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