Copthorne vs Edenbridge
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Copthorne is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 12% lower. Copthorne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Edenbridge
£616,376
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Edenbridge
53.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Edenbridge
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Edenbridge
344.9
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Edenbridge
67.8
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Edenbridge
£33,085
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Edenbridge commands an average of £616,376, compared with £543,218 in Copthorne – a difference of 12%. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Edenbridge it is a flat at £219,672.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 29% pricier in Edenbridge (£900,409 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCopthorne has a crime rate of 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 16% lower than Edenbridge at 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Copthorne 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.
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 Edenbridge. There are 2 schools in Copthorne and 1 in Edenbridge.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 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.
| Metric | Copthorne | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 395.9 Mbps in Copthorne and 344.9 Mbps in Edenbridge. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 85.2% in Edenbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 65.2% in Edenbridge.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (396 vs 345 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Copthorne, scoring 69.6 on average (band C) compared to 67.8 (band C) in Edenbridge. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,365 in Edenbridge. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 50.9% in Edenbridge.
Copthorne has more energy-efficient housing — 58.9% reach band C or above, vs 50.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Copthorne and £33,085.3 in Edenbridge. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 46.4 in Edenbridge. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 58.1% in Edenbridge. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Copthorne versus 74.3% in Edenbridge. Copthorne has a population of 4,917 and Edenbridge has 7,903.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Edenbridge |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 7,903 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £33,085.3 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 35.8% |
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