Copthorne vs Forest Row
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Forest Row is about 3% cheaper on average. Forest Row has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Forest Row
£526,850
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Forest Row
40.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Forest Row
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Forest Row
388.1
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Forest Row
71.4
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Forest Row
£32,873
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Forest Row is £526,850, which is 3% less than Copthorne at £543,218. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Forest Row it is a flat at £228,167.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 19% pricier in Forest Row (£784,045 vs £638,877).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 5%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 40.7 offences per 1,000 people, Forest Row is the safer of the two – 12% lower than Copthorne's 45.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Copthorne is violent-crime, while in Forest Row 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 EastCopthorne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Forest Row. Copthorne has 2 schools in total, while Forest Row has 1.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Forest Row School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copthorne | Forest Row |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Copthorne offers faster average downloads at 395.9 Mbps, compared to 388.1 Mbps in Forest Row. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 95.1% in Forest Row. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 73.9% in Forest Row.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (396 vs 388 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Forest Row are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Copthorne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,236 in Forest Row. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.6% in Forest Row.
Forest Row has more energy-efficient housing — 63.6% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,661.7 in Copthorne and £32,873 in Forest Row. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 46.9 in Forest Row. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 59% in Forest Row. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Copthorne versus 74.8% in Forest Row.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Forest Row |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 3,881 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £32,873 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 74.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 35.7% |
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