SM7 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Brighton Road, 0.9km from Nork in Banstead. Administratively it sits within Banstead Village ward and the Reigate constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM7, SM7 1AN offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 76% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00155878 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRIGHTON ROAD, SM7 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, SM7 1AN.
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43
£ 58,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM7 1AN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SM7 1AN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM7 1AN. The average age is 42.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM7 1AN has low crime rates — 16 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.
school Local Schools
Banstead Community Junior School
Banstead Infant School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
The Beacon School
Warren Mead Infant School
Warren Mead Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
- Banstead Fruitier0.5 km
- Coughlans0.7 km
- Fishwala Ltd0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Banstead Village Club0.5 km
- Banstead Cricket And Sports Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Banstead Village Cafe And Bistro0.9 km
- Zizzi0.5 km
- Banstead Cafe0.5 km
- Cafe Chai Ltd0.8 km
- Gold Medal House0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Kapre Lounge Limited0.8 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Flame Grill0.9 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.5 km
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.6 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banstead0.8 km
- Epsom Downs2.3 km
- Belmont2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Burgh Wood0.1 km
- Burgh Wood0.1 km
- The Horseshoe0.2 km
- Castleton Drive0.3 km
- Castleton Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM71AN · Data under Open Government Licence