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Chipstead and Woodmansterne vs City of Westminster

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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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

At £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%.

Residents 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.

Of 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.

MetricChipstead and WoodmansterneCity of Westminster
Total Schools143
Primary133
Secondary010
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorChipstead and WoodmansterneCity of Westminster
Population4,523203,262
Median Age41.139.9
Median Household Income£38,398.3£42,113.7
Employment Rate62.1%57.7%
Owner Occupied63.4%35.1%
Degree-Level Qualified40.3%53.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chipstead And Woodmansterne and City Of Westminster?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne and City Of Westminster are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipstead And Woodmansterne or City Of Westminster?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne is cheaper, with an average house price of £618,465.
Is Chipstead And Woodmansterne or City Of Westminster safer?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has the lower crime rate at 60.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chipstead And Woodmansterne or City Of Westminster?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Chipstead And Woodmansterne or City Of Westminster?
City Of Westminster has faster average broadband at 413.1 Mbps.

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