Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

WILLOW CLOSE, SM7 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, SM7 1BN.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 69,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM7 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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7/10
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9/10
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8/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1BN combines high owner-occupation (63%), strong property values (£492k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 55.8% year-on-year.

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

SM7 1BN is a sought-after residential area on Willow Close, 0.6km from Nork in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Administratively it sits within Nork ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.

For serious buyers, SM7 1BN is 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 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 63% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £492k, up 55.8% 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 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00156094 (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 1BN. The average age is 38.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.4%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed8.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 565,000

4 sales · Mean £ 562,500

Flat

£ 371,500

6 sales · Mean £ 374,333

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

SM7 1BN has low crime rates — 12 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
Vehicle crime6
Drugs4
Public order3

school Local Schools

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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils0.7 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils0.8 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 pupils1.3 km
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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Nork Park Social Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • The Banstead Centre0.9 km
  • Catering From The Heart At Cuddington Golf Club0.6 km
  • C&K Turkish Restaurant0.2 km
  • Galu0.2 km
  • Indus Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Coughlans Bakeries Ltd0.2 km
  • Londis/Tonys News0.2 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead0.4 km
  • Epsom Downs1.9 km
  • Belmont2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Warren Road0.2 km
  • Warren Road0.2 km
  • Eastgate0.2 km
  • Osier Way Footpath0.2 km
  • Eastgate0.2 km