Is SM7 1BA a safe place to live?

Yes, SM7 1BA is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 22 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SM7 1BA?

The average property price in SM7 1BA is currently around £605k.

What is the population of SM7 1BA?

The population for the SM7 1BA area is approximately 367 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM7 1BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, SM7 1BA.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /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 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10

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5/10

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4/10

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7/10

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2/10

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8/10

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7/10

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7/10

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3/10

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Area Character

SM7 1BA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £605k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £605k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM7 1BA is a safe, established residential area on Brighton Road, 1.1km 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 1BA offers a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The 37 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £605k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM7 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00155871 (shared with 5 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 1BA. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.1%

Asian / British Asian5.2%

Black / African / Caribbean1.6%

Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 37%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 605,000

1 sales · Mean £ 605,000

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

SM7 1BA 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 offences26

Anti-social behaviour10

Other theft8

Public order8

Burglary8

school Local Schools

The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.3 km

Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils0.7 km

Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils0.7 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils0.8 km

Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.4 km

Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.4 km

Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby

Tattenham Way News1.0 km
Banstead Fruitier0.8 km
Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby

Ciao Italia0.9 km
Pizza Express0.8 km
Pizza Hut0.9 km
The Banstead Centre0.7 km
The Lodge Cafe0.7 km
+ 4 more

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Supermarkets

1 nearby

Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.8 km

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Banstead Village Club0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Banstead1.5 km
Epsom Downs2.3 km
Tattenham Corner2.3 km

Bus Stops

Lyme Regis Road0.1 km
Lyme Regis Road0.1 km
The Fieldings0.2 km
The Fieldings0.2 km
Garratts Lane0.2 km