Caterham vs East Grinstead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in East Grinstead is about 6% cheaper on average. East Grinstead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caterham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
East Grinstead
£505,458
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
East Grinstead
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
East Grinstead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
East Grinstead
422
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
East Grinstead
69.4
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
East Grinstead
£32,864
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find East Grinstead more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £505,458 versus £534,519 in Caterham. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in East Grinstead it is a flat at £233,901.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 20% pricier in Caterham (£280,876 vs £233,901).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, East Grinstead prices grew faster — 30% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.8 offences per 1,000 people, East Grinstead is the safer of the two – 21% lower than Caterham's 55.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caterham is violent-crime, while in East Grinstead 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 favours Caterham: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in East Grinstead.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Grinstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caterham | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 9 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in East Grinstead enjoy 422.0 Mbps on average, while Caterham lags behind at 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 96% in East Grinstead. Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 80.3% in East Grinstead.
East Grinstead is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (422 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in East Grinstead is band C (score 69.4), ahead of Caterham's band D (score 67.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,265 in East Grinstead. 49.7% of homes in Caterham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in East Grinstead.
East Grinstead has more energy-efficient housing — 55% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Caterham has a population of 22,757 while East Grinstead has 26,350. Median household income is £35,439.5 in Caterham and £32,864 in East Grinstead. The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 46.3 in East Grinstead. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 59.3% in East Grinstead.
| Indicator | Caterham | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 26,350 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £32,864 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 74.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 36.2% |
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