Cobham (Elmbridge) vs Cranleigh
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Cranleigh is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 74% lower. Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Cobham (elmbridge) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£1,154,690
Cranleigh
£664,392
Crime Rate
Cobham (Elmbridge)
51.2
Cranleigh
58.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Cobham (Elmbridge)
100.0%
Cranleigh
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Cobham (Elmbridge)
343.1
Cranleigh
361.2
EPC Rating
Cobham (Elmbridge)
69.3
Cranleigh
68.5
Median Income
Cobham (Elmbridge)
£39,241
Cranleigh
£36,053
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Cobham (elmbridge) commands an average of £1,154,690, compared with £664,392 in Cranleigh – a difference of 74%. The most affordable entry point in Cobham (elmbridge) is a flat at £511,799, while in Cranleigh it is a flat at £320,569.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 111% pricier in Cobham (elmbridge) (£1,804,727 vs £854,425).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cranleigh prices grew faster — 4% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCobham (elmbridge) has a crime rate of 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Cranleigh at 58.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Cobham (elmbridge) is violent-crime, while in Cranleigh 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 EastFamilies may prefer Cobham (elmbridge), where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 66.7% in Cranleigh. There are 3 schools in Cobham (elmbridge) and 4 in Cranleigh.
Cobham (Elmbridge) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cranleigh School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Cobham (Elmbridge) | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 361.2 Mbps in Cranleigh and 343.1 Mbps in Cobham (elmbridge). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.6% of premises in Cobham (elmbridge) and 92% in Cranleigh. Gigabit availability stands at 60.9% in Cobham (elmbridge) and 68.2% in Cranleigh.
Cranleigh is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (361 vs 343 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Cobham (elmbridge) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 69.3 (C), while Cranleigh averages 68.5 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,355 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £1,434 in Cranleigh. 60.5% of homes in Cobham (elmbridge) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55.6% in Cranleigh.
Cobham (elmbridge) has more energy-efficient housing — 60.5% reach band C or above, vs 55.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,241.3 in Cobham (elmbridge) and £36,052.5 in Cranleigh. The median age is 44.5 in Cobham (elmbridge) and 47.7 in Cranleigh. Owner-occupancy is 70.3% in Cobham (elmbridge) versus 68.6% in Cranleigh. Employment rates stand at 59.5% in Cobham (elmbridge) and 56.2% in Cranleigh.
| Indicator | Cobham (Elmbridge) | Cranleigh |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,505 | 10,430 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 47.7 |
| Median Household Income | £39,241.3 | £36,052.5 |
| Employment Rate | 59.5% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.3% | 68.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 46.4% | 41.9% |
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