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Chipstead and Woodmansterne vs Cobham (Elmbridge)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricChipstead and WoodmansterneCobham (Elmbridge)
Total Schools13
Primary12
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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).

IndicatorChipstead and WoodmansterneCobham (Elmbridge)
Population4,52317,505
Median Age41.144.5
Median Household Income£38,398.3£39,241.3
Employment Rate62.1%59.5%
Owner Occupied63.4%70.3%
Degree-Level Qualified40.3%46.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chipstead And Woodmansterne and Cobham (elmbridge)?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne and Cobham (elmbridge) are approximately 9.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipstead And Woodmansterne or Cobham (elmbridge)?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne is cheaper, with an average house price of £618,465.
Is Chipstead And Woodmansterne or Cobham (elmbridge) safer?
Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate at 51.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chipstead And Woodmansterne or Cobham (elmbridge)?
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 Cobham (elmbridge)?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has faster average broadband at 410.9 Mbps.

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