Copthorne vs Southwater
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Southwater offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. Southwater has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Copthorne edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Copthorne
£543,218
Southwater
£449,850
Crime Rate
Copthorne
45.6
Southwater
34.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Copthorne
100.0%
Southwater
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Copthorne
395.9
Southwater
356.9
EPC Rating
Copthorne
69.6
Southwater
70.4
Median Income
Copthorne
£33,662
Southwater
£34,970
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Southwater is £449,850, which is 21% less than Copthorne at £543,218. The most affordable entry point in Copthorne is a flat at £250,357, while in Southwater it is a flat at £211,133.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Copthorne (£250,357 vs £211,133).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Copthorne prices grew faster — 325% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Southwater (34.1 per 1,000) compared to Copthorne (45.6 per 1,000), a 34% difference. The most common crime category in Copthorne is violent-crime, while in Southwater it is shoplifting.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Copthorne's most common crime is violent crime; in Southwater it's shoplifting.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastCopthorne has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Southwater. Copthorne has 2 schools in total, while Southwater has 3.
Copthorne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southwater School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Copthorne | Southwater |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Copthorne offers faster average downloads at 395.9 Mbps, compared to 356.9 Mbps in Southwater. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.2% of premises in Copthorne and 92.2% in Southwater. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Copthorne and 66.1% in Southwater.
Copthorne is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (396 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Southwater are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 69.6 (band C) in Copthorne. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Copthorne and £1,268 in Southwater. 58.9% of homes in Copthorne have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.8% in Southwater.
Southwater has more energy-efficient housing — 63.8% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £34,969.5 in Southwater and £33,661.7 in Copthorne. The median age is 43.1 in Copthorne and 45.8 in Southwater. Employment rates stand at 61.7% in Copthorne and 61% in Southwater. Owner-occupancy is 67.6% in Copthorne versus 72.4% in Southwater.
| Indicator | Copthorne | Southwater |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,917 | 11,204 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £33,661.7 | £34,969.5 |
| Employment Rate | 61.7% | 61% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.6% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.5% | 37.9% |
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