Caterham vs Sevenoaks
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Caterham offers lower property prices by roughly 38%. Sevenoaks has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Caterham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
Sevenoaks
£857,786
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
Sevenoaks
52.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
Sevenoaks
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
Sevenoaks
402.9
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
Sevenoaks
67.5
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
Sevenoaks
£35,408
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Caterham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £534,519 versus £857,786 in Sevenoaks. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in Sevenoaks it is a flat at £371,504.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 31% pricier in Sevenoaks (£1,285,137 vs £881,775).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sevenoaks prices grew faster — 29% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 52.8 offences per 1,000 people, Sevenoaks is the safer of the two – 5% lower than Caterham's 55.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caterham is violent-crime, while in Sevenoaks 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 Sevenoaks.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sevenoaks School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Caterham | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 9 |
| Primary | 5 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Sevenoaks enjoy 402.9 Mbps on average, while Caterham lags behind at 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 96.7% in Sevenoaks. Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 77.2% in Sevenoaks.
Sevenoaks is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (403 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Caterham is band D (score 67.6), ahead of Sevenoaks's band C (score 67.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,474 in Sevenoaks. 49.7% of homes in Caterham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 54.9% in Sevenoaks.
Sevenoaks has more energy-efficient housing — 54.9% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Caterham has a population of 22,757 while Sevenoaks has 26,722. Median household income is £35,439.5 in Caterham and £35,408 in Sevenoaks. The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 45.2 in Sevenoaks. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 58.4% in Sevenoaks.
| Indicator | Caterham | Sevenoaks |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 26,722 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £35,408 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 37.3% |
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