Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM7 1BW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

314

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 73,200 /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 1BW 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.

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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SM7 1BW's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £1.1M median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £1.1M 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 1BW is a sought-after residential area on Brighton Road, 0.9km from Nork in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Administratively it sits within Nork ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.

For serious buyers, SM7 1BW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. 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 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00156278 (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 1BW. The average age is 46.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British78.1%
Asian / British Asian14.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 1,075,000

2 sales · Mean £ 1,075,000

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

SM7 1BW has low crime rates — 18 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order8
Burglary8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.2 km
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Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils0.8 km
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Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils0.9 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.2 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.3 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Tattenham Way News0.8 km
  • Banstead Fruitier1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

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

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ciao Italia1.0 km
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • The Banstead Centre0.8 km
  • The Lodge Cafe0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.5 km
  • Epsom Downs2.1 km
  • Tattenham Corner2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • The Beacon School0.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.2 km
  • Garratts Lane0.3 km
  • The Fieldings0.3 km