Caterham vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caterham is about 13% cheaper on average. Edenbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caterham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Caterham is £534,519, which is 13% less than Edenbridge at £616,376. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 28% pricier in Caterham (£280,876 vs £219,672).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Caterham prices grew faster — 24% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Edenbridge (53 per 1,000) compared to Caterham (55.2 per 1,000), a 4% difference. The most common crime category in Caterham is violent-crime, while in Edenbridge 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 EastCaterham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Edenbridge. Caterham has 6 schools in total, while Edenbridge has 1.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caterham | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Caterham offers faster average downloads at 390.3 Mbps, compared to 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Caterham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (390 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Edenbridge are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 67.8 (band C) versus 67.6 (band D) in Caterham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 49.7% of homes in Caterham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Edenbridge has more energy-efficient housing — 50.9% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,439.5 in Caterham and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Caterham versus 74.3% in Edenbridge.
| Indicator | Caterham | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 35.8% |
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