Chipstead and Woodmansterne vs City of Westminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Chipstead And Woodmansterne wins on house prices with a 57% gap. Chipstead And Woodmansterne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chipstead And Woodmansterne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£618,465
City of Westminster
£1,433,225
Crime Rate
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
60.4
City of Westminster
379.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
100.0%
City of Westminster
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
410.9
City of Westminster
413.1
EPC Rating
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
70.2
City of Westminster
71.2
Median Income
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£38,398
City of Westminster
£42,114
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £618,465, Chipstead And Woodmansterne undercuts City Of Westminster (£1,433,225) by around 57% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is a flat at £294,339, while in City Of Westminster it is a flat at £1,040,782.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 96% pricier in City Of Westminster (£21,788,318 vs £819,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipstead And Woodmansterne prices grew faster — 32% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Chipstead And Woodmansterne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 60.4 per 1,000 versus 379.8 per 1,000 in City Of Westminster. The most common crime category in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is violent-crime, while in City Of Westminster it is theft-from-the-person.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Chipstead And Woodmansterne's most common crime is violent crime; in City Of Westminster it's theft from person.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 1 schools in Chipstead And Woodmansterne, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In City Of Westminster, which has 43 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chipstead and Woodmansterne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City of Westminster School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 43 schools (33 primary, 10 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipstead and Woodmansterne | City of Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 43 |
| Primary | 1 | 33 |
| Secondary | 0 | 10 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in City Of Westminster averages 413.1 Mbps – ahead of Chipstead And Woodmansterne's 410.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 93.7% in City Of Westminster. Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 78.5% in City Of Westminster.
City Of Westminster is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (413 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours City Of Westminster, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 70.2 (band C) in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,071 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and £957 in City Of Westminster. 65% of homes in Chipstead And Woodmansterne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.9% in City Of Westminster.
City Of Westminster has more energy-efficient housing — 68.9% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £42,113.7 in City Of Westminster and £38,398.3 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. The median age is 41.1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 39.9 in City Of Westminster. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 57.7% in City Of Westminster. Owner-occupancy is 63.4% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne versus 35.1% in City Of Westminster. Chipstead And Woodmansterne has a population of 4,523 and City Of Westminster has 203,262.
| Indicator | Chipstead and Woodmansterne | City of Westminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,523 | 203,262 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 39.9 |
| Median Household Income | £38,398.3 | £42,113.7 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 57.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% | 35.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 53.8% |
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