Caterham vs Westerham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Caterham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Westerham has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Caterham
£534,519
Westerham
£632,891
Crime Rate
Caterham
55.2
Westerham
52.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Caterham
100.0%
Westerham
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Caterham
390.3
Westerham
370.7
EPC Rating
Caterham
67.6
Westerham
67.2
Median Income
Caterham
£35,440
Westerham
£36,256
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £534,519, Caterham undercuts Westerham (£632,891) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Caterham is a flat at £280,876, while in Westerham it is a flat at £302,262.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Caterham (£881,775 vs £743,957).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Westerham prices grew faster — 49% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWesterham has a crime rate of 52.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Caterham at 55.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Caterham is violent-crime, while in Westerham 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 data is not fully available for both Caterham and Westerham. Caterham has 6 schools and Westerham has 1 schools.
Caterham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Westerham School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Caterham | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 1 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Caterham averages 390.3 Mbps – ahead of Westerham's 370.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Caterham and 92.4% in Westerham. Gigabit availability stands at 74.3% in Caterham and 70.3% in Westerham.
Caterham is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (390 vs 371 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Caterham, scoring 67.6 on average (band D) compared to 67.2 (band C) in Westerham. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,184 in Caterham and £1,320 in Westerham. 49.7% of homes in Caterham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.1% in Westerham.
Westerham has more energy-efficient housing — 50.1% reach band C or above, vs 49.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £36,256 in Westerham and £35,439.5 in Caterham. The median age is 42.4 in Caterham and 44.4 in Westerham. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Caterham and 59.9% in Westerham. Owner-occupancy is 64.6% in Caterham versus 71.5% in Westerham. Caterham has a population of 22,757 and Westerham has 3,390.
| Indicator | Caterham | Westerham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,757 | 3,390 |
| Median Age | 42.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £35,439.5 | £36,256 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 59.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.6% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 39.2% | 39.2% |
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