SM7 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Rowan Close, 0.0km 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 1BL 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 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £584k, down 20.4% year-on-year. 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 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00156082 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWAN CLOSE, SM7 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN CLOSE, SM7 1BL.
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38
£ 69,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM7 1BL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1BL combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£584k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £584k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM7 1BL. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 375,000
5 sales · Mean £ 383,000
Semi-Detached
£ 622,475
4 sales · Mean £ 594,612
Detached
£ 655,000
2 sales · Mean £ 655,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM7 1BL has low crime rates — 8 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
Warren Mead Infant School
Warren Mead Junior School
The Beacon School
Banstead Infant School
Banstead Community Junior School
Shawley Community Primary Academy
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Nork Park Social Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Amani0.8 km
- Bridge Cafe0.8 km
- Le Raj Indian Restaurant0.8 km
- C&K Turkish Restaurant0.8 km
- Galu0.8 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Coughlans Bakeries Ltd0.8 km
- Londis (Incorporating Drift Bridge Post Office)0.8 km
- Londis/Tonys News0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banstead1.0 km
- Epsom Downs1.4 km
- Tattenham Corner2.0 km
Bus Stops
- Roundwood Way0.2 km
- Roundwood Way0.2 km
- Nork Way Community Centre0.3 km
- Nork Way Community Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM71BL · Data under Open Government Licence