Town Pop. 4,398

Living in Chipstead and Woodmansterne: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chipstead and Woodmansterne is 56/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 49/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the CR5 postcode district.

On transport specifically, Chipstead and Woodmansterne sits 19 points below the CR5 district figure of 68/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and economic health (87). That puts Chipstead and Woodmansterne in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CR5 postcode district.

56
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
65 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 88 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 48 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Public order 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 71 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rectory Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 High Road 20 crimes
  3. 3 Lakers Rise 17 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 9.3 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 72
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 19 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good
  • Chipstead Valley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Smitham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Aidan's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Woodmansterne Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsSt. Helier Hospital3.5 mi
Epsom General Hospital4.2 mi
Croydon University Hospital4.9 mi
Hospital waitsEpsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.1%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Thusitha Gooneratne1.3 mi
GP capacity1,820 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
47
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Reigate and Banstead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
73%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 128 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired24.2%Student4.1%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.8%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary13.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership85.8%
Among the least-deprived 12% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Reigate and Banstead · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
49
Chipstead 0.1 mi
Woodmansterne 0.9 mi
Coulsdon South 1.3 mi
J7 M23 1.9 mi
J8 M25 2.9 mi
J8 M23 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
47
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £625,000 37
Detached £887,500 14
Semi-detached £596,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£546k £798k £1.1m £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Hooley 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Banstead 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Netherne on-the-Hill 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tadworth and Epsom Downs 66 2.8 mi away ⇄
Merstham 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Chaldon 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Kingswood 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Gatton 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Merstham 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton (Sutton) 74 3.8 mi away ⇄
Whyteleafe 54 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chipstead and Woodmansterne a nice place to live?

Chipstead and Woodmansterne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chipstead and Woodmansterne is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chipstead and Woodmansterne?

Chipstead and Woodmansterne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 286 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chipstead and Woodmansterne?

Among the top-rated schools in Chipstead and Woodmansterne are Chipstead Valley Primary School, Smitham Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Chipstead and Woodmansterne in total.

What are house prices like in Chipstead and Woodmansterne?

The current median house price in Chipstead and Woodmansterne is £625,000, around 119% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £887,500, semi-detached £596,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 37 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chipstead and Woodmansterne in context

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Postcode districts in Chipstead and Woodmansterne

CR5 58 ⇄
SM7 62 ⇄

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