SM7 1DB is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.8km from Nork in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Administratively it sits within Nork ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.
For serious buyers, SM7 1DB is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £819k, up 12.5% 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00156088 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, SM7 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, SM7 1DB.
312
43
£ 69,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM7 1DB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SM7 1DB's low deprivation rank, 89% ownership, and £819k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £819k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM7 1DB. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 965,000
2 sales · Mean £ 965,000
Semi-Detached
£ 806,000
6 sales · Mean £ 808,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM7 1DB has low crime rates — 23 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
The Beacon School
Banstead Community Junior School
Banstead Infant School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Warren Mead Infant School
Warren Mead Junior School
Shawley Community Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Tattenham Way News0.9 km
- Banstead Fruitier0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Nork Park Social Club0.8 km
- Banstead Village Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Ciao Italia0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- Pizza Hut1.0 km
- The Banstead Centre0.7 km
- The Lodge Cafe0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banstead1.3 km
- Epsom Downs2.1 km
- Tattenham Corner2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Garratts Lane0.2 km
- The Beacon School0.2 km
- Garratts Lane0.2 km
- Lyme Regis Road0.3 km
- Garratts Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM71DB · Data under Open Government Licence