Copthorne vs East Grinstead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, East Grinstead wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
East Grinstead
£505,458
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
East Grinstead
45.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
East Grinstead
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
East Grinstead
422
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
East Grinstead
69.4
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
East Grinstead
£32,864
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Copthorne commands an average of £543,218, compared with £505,458 in East Grinstead – a difference of 7%. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in East Grinstead it is a flat at £233,901.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 15% pricier in East Grinstead (£749,260 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 30%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Copthorne experience less crime overall, with a rate of 45.6 per 1,000 versus 45.8 per 1,000 in East Grinstead. The most common crime category in Copthorne is violent-crime, while in East Grinstead 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 Copthorne, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in East Grinstead. There are 2 schools in Copthorne and 9 in East Grinstead.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Grinstead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copthorne | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 422.0 Mbps in East Grinstead and 395.9 Mbps in Copthorne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 96% in East Grinstead. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 80.3% in East Grinstead.
East Grinstead is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (422 vs 396 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Copthorne, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in East Grinstead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,265 in East Grinstead. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 55% in East Grinstead.
Copthorne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Copthorne and £32,864 in East Grinstead. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 46.3 in East Grinstead. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 59.3% in East Grinstead. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Copthorne versus 74.7% in East Grinstead. Copthorne has a population of 4,917 and East Grinstead has 26,350.
| Indicator | Copthorne | East Grinstead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 26,350 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £32,864 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 59.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 36.2% |
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