Caterham vs Copthorne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Caterham wins on house prices with a 2% gap. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caterham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
Copthorne
£543,218
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
Copthorne
45.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
Copthorne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
Copthorne
395.9
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
Copthorne
69.6
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
Copthorne
£33,662
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Copthorne commands an average of £543,218, compared with £534,519 in Caterham – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in Copthorne it is a flat at £250,357.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 38% pricier in Caterham (£881,775 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Copthorne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 per 1,000 versus 55.2 per 1,000 in Caterham. The most common crime category in Caterham is violent-crime, while in Copthorne 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 EastFamilies may prefer Caterham, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Copthorne. There are 6 schools in Caterham and 2 in Copthorne.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caterham | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 395.9 Mbps in Copthorne and 390.3 Mbps in Caterham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 96.2% in Copthorne. Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 75.7% in Copthorne.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (396 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Copthorne, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.6 (band D) in Caterham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,179 in Copthorne. 49.7% of homes in Caterham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Copthorne.
Copthorne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,439.5 in Caterham and £33,661.7 in Copthorne. The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 43.1 in Copthorne. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 61.7% in Copthorne. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Caterham versus 67.6% in Copthorne. Caterham has a population of 22,757 and Copthorne has 4,917.
| Indicator | Caterham | Copthorne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 4,917 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 43.1 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £33,661.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 34.5% |
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