Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

ASH CLOSE, SM7 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH CLOSE, SM7 1BZ.

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Population

407

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 69,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM7 1BZ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1BZ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£615k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 39.9% year-on-year.

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

SM7 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Ash Close, 0.4km 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 1BZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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. 94% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k, down 39.9% 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00156081 (shared with 17 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 1BZ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian10.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 375,000

3 sales · Mean £ 370,000

Detached

£ 750,000

5 sales · Mean £ 692,000

Terraced

£ 485,000

3 sales · Mean £ 486,666

Semi-Detached

£ 580,000

3 sales · Mean £ 648,333

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

SM7 1BZ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences26
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order5
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils0.5 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils0.6 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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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Nork Park Social Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • The Banstead Centre1.0 km
  • Amani1.0 km
  • Bridge Cafe1.0 km
  • Le Raj Indian Restaurant1.0 km
  • Catering From The Heart At Cuddington Golf Club0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Coughlans Bakeries Ltd0.4 km
  • Londis (Incorporating Drift Bridge Post Office)1.0 km
  • Londis/Tonys News0.4 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead0.7 km
  • Epsom Downs1.7 km
  • Tattenham Corner2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Roundwood Way0.2 km
  • Roundwood Way0.2 km
  • Warren Road0.2 km
  • Warren Road0.2 km
  • Osier Way Footpath0.3 km