Chipstead and Woodmansterne vs Cobham (Elmbridge)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Chipstead And Woodmansterne offers lower property prices by roughly 46%. Cobham (elmbridge) 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
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Crime Rate
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
60.4
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
100.0%
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
410.9
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
EPC Rating
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
70.2
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Median Income
Chipstead and Woodmansterne
£38,398
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Chipstead And Woodmansterne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £618,465 versus £1,154,690 in Cobham (elmbridge). The most affordable entry point in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is a flat at £294,339, while in Cobham (elmbridge) it is a flat at £511,799.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 55% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £819,420).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chipstead And Woodmansterne prices grew faster — 32% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.2 offences per 1,000 people, Cobham (elmbridge) is the safer of the two – 18% lower than Chipstead And Woodmansterne's 60.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is violent-crime, while in Cobham (elmbridge) 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 Chipstead And Woodmansterne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Chipstead and Woodmansterne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chipstead and Woodmansterne | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Chipstead And Woodmansterne enjoy 410.9 Mbps on average, while Cobham (elmbridge) lags behind at 343.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 91.6% in Cobham (elmbridge). Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Chipstead And Woodmansterne is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (411 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is band C (score 70.2), ahead of Cobham (elmbridge)'s band C (score 69.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,071 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge). 65% of homes in Chipstead And Woodmansterne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has a population of 4,523 while Cobham (elmbridge) has 17,505. Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £38,398.3 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne. The median age is 41.1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge). Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge).
| Indicator | Chipstead and Woodmansterne | Cobham (Elmbridge) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,523 | 17,505 |
| Median Age | 41.1 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £38,398.3 | £39,241.3 |
| Employment Rate | 62.1% | 59.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.4% | 70.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 46.4% |
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