Caterham vs Reigate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Caterham is about 19% cheaper on average. Caterham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caterham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
Reigate
£662,809
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
Reigate
60.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
Reigate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
Reigate
383.7
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
Reigate
69.4
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
Reigate
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Caterham is £534,519, which is 19% less than Reigate at £662,809. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in Reigate it is a flat at £320,712.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Reigate (£1,153,266 vs £881,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Reigate prices grew faster — 28% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Caterham (55.2 per 1,000) compared to Reigate (60.4 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Caterham 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 EastCaterham has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Reigate. Caterham has 6 schools in total, while Reigate has 6.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Reigate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caterham | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 6 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Caterham offers faster average downloads at 390.3 Mbps, compared to 383.7 Mbps in Reigate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 95.1% in Reigate. Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 72.7% in Reigate.
Caterham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (390 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Reigate are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 67.6 (band D) in Caterham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,330 in Reigate. 49.7% of homes in Caterham 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 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,743.5 in Reigate and £35,439.5 in Caterham. The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 45.3 in Reigate. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 60.5% in Reigate. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Caterham versus 72.2% in Reigate.
| Indicator | Caterham | Reigate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 23,774 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 41.7% |
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