Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

HIGHDOWN MEWS, SM7 1AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHDOWN MEWS, SM7 1AX.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 69,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM7 1AX 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.

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8/10
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6/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1AX combines high owner-occupation (89%), strong property values (£593k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £593k 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 1AX is a sought-after residential area on Highdown Mews, 0.8km 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 1AX offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. 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. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £593k. 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 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00156088 (shared with 7 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 1AX. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 532,000

2 sales · Mean £ 532,000

Semi-Detached

£ 575,000

1 sales · Mean £ 575,000

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

SM7 1AX has low crime rates — 22 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order7
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.4 km
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Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils0.7 km
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Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils0.9 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.1 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Tattenham Way News0.9 km
  • Londis/Tonys News1.0 km
  • Banstead Fruitier0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Nork Park Social Club0.8 km
  • Banstead Village Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Ciao Italia0.9 km
  • Pizza Express0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • The Banstead Centre0.7 km
  • The Lodge Cafe0.7 km
  • + 4 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.3 km
  • Epsom Downs2.0 km
  • Tattenham Corner2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Garratts Lane0.2 km
  • The Beacon School0.2 km
  • Garratts Lane0.3 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.3 km
  • Garratts Lane0.4 km