Copthorne vs Dorking
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Copthorne is about 18% cheaper on average. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Dorking
£662,041
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Dorking
56.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Dorking
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Dorking
413.9
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Dorking
67.9
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Dorking
£37,374
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Copthorne more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £543,218 versus £662,041 in Dorking. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Dorking it is a flat at £289,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Dorking (£987,296 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 45.6 offences per 1,000 people, Copthorne is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Dorking's 56 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Copthorne is violent-crime, while in Dorking 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 Copthorne: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Dorking.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dorking School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copthorne | Dorking |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Dorking enjoy 413.9 Mbps on average, while Copthorne lags behind at 395.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 97% in Dorking. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 79.8% in Dorking.
Dorking is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (414 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Copthorne is band C (score 69.6), ahead of Dorking's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,489 in Dorking. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in Dorking.
Copthorne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Copthorne has a population of 4,917 while Dorking has 17,463. Median household income is £37,374 in Dorking and £33,661.7 in Copthorne. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 47.8 in Dorking. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 58.5% in Dorking.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Dorking |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 17,463 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 47.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £37,374 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 58.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 73.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 43.1% |
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