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Chipstead and Woodmansterne vs Edenbridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Edenbridge is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. Edenbridge 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

Edenbridge

£616,376

Crime Rate

Chipstead and Woodmansterne

60.4

Edenbridge

53.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Chipstead and Woodmansterne

100.0%

Edenbridge

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Chipstead and Woodmansterne

410.9

Edenbridge

344.9

EPC Rating

Chipstead and Woodmansterne

70.2

Edenbridge

67.8

Median Income

Chipstead and Woodmansterne

£38,398

Edenbridge

£33,085

Property in Chipstead And Woodmansterne commands an average of £618,465, compared with £616,376 in Edenbridge – a difference of 0%. The most affordable entry point in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is a flat at £294,339, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Chipstead And Woodmansterne (£294,339 vs £219,672).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Chipstead And Woodmansterne prices grew faster — 32% vs 14%.

Edenbridge has a crime rate of 53 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Chipstead And Woodmansterne at 60.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chipstead And Woodmansterne is violent-crime, while in Edenbridge it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Chipstead And Woodmansterne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Edenbridge. There are 1 schools in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 1 in Edenbridge.

Chipstead and Woodmansterne School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Edenbridge School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricChipstead and WoodmansterneEdenbridge
Total Schools11
Primary11
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 410.9 Mbps in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.6% of premises in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 79.9% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 65.2% in Edenbridge.

Chipstead And Woodmansterne is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (411 vs 345 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Chipstead And Woodmansterne, scoring 70.2 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,071 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 65% of homes in Chipstead And Woodmansterne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.

Chipstead And Woodmansterne has more energy-efficient housing — 65% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £38,398.3 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 41.1 in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 62.1% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 63.4% in Chipstead And Woodmansterne versus 74.3% in Edenbridge. Chipstead And Woodmansterne has a population of 4,523 and Edenbridge has 7,903.

IndicatorChipstead and WoodmansterneEdenbridge
Population4,5237,903
Median Age41.146.4
Median Household Income£38,398.3£33,085.3
Employment Rate62.1%58.1%
Owner Occupied63.4%74.3%
Degree-Level Qualified40.3%35.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Chipstead And Woodmansterne and Edenbridge?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne and Edenbridge are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Chipstead And Woodmansterne or Edenbridge?
Edenbridge is cheaper, with an average house price of £616,376.
Is Chipstead And Woodmansterne or Edenbridge safer?
Edenbridge has the lower crime rate at 53 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Chipstead And Woodmansterne or Edenbridge?
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 Edenbridge?
Chipstead And Woodmansterne has faster average broadband at 410.9 Mbps.

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