Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

BYWOOD CLOSE, SM7 1AH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BYWOOD CLOSE, SM7 1AH.

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Population

314

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 73,200 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SM7 1AH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1AH combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£740k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £740k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM7 1AH is a sought-after residential area on Bywood Close, 1.1km from Nork in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Administratively it sits within Nork ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM7, SM7 1AH offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £740k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SM7 1AH are sourced from Output Area E00156278 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM7 1AH. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 740,000

1 sales · Mean £ 740,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SM7 1AH has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences23
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order8
Other theft5
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.2 km
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Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils0.9 km
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Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils0.9 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils1.0 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.3 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.4 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tattenham Way News0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Hardys Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • The Banstead Centre0.9 km
  • The Lodge Cafe0.5 km
  • Burgh Heath Eastern Tandoori1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Bento Express1.0 km
  • Kings Kebab1.0 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.7 km
  • Tattenham Corner2.1 km
  • Kingswood2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Lyme Regis Road0.1 km
  • The Fieldings0.2 km
  • Tattenham Way0.2 km
  • The Fieldings0.2 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.2 km