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Cobham (Elmbridge) vs Cranleigh

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Cobham (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.

Families 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.

MetricCobham (Elmbridge)Cranleigh
Total Schools34
Primary23
Secondary11
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorCobham (Elmbridge)Cranleigh
Population17,50510,430
Median Age44.547.7
Median Household Income£39,241.3£36,052.5
Employment Rate59.5%56.2%
Owner Occupied70.3%68.6%
Degree-Level Qualified46.4%41.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Cobham (elmbridge) and Cranleigh?
Cobham (elmbridge) and Cranleigh are approximately 13.7 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Cobham (elmbridge) or Cranleigh?
Cranleigh is cheaper, with an average house price of £664,392.
Is Cobham (elmbridge) or Cranleigh safer?
Cobham (elmbridge) has the lower crime rate at 51.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Cobham (elmbridge) or Cranleigh?
Cobham (elmbridge) has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Cobham (elmbridge) or Cranleigh?
Cranleigh has faster average broadband at 361.2 Mbps.

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