SM7 1DF is a sought-after residential area on The Drive, 0.9km 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 1DF offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.0M. 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 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00156278 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DRIVE, SM7 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, SM7 1DF.
314
46
£ 73,200 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM7 1DF 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
SM7 1DF is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.0M, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £1.0M prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM7 1DF. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 1,000,000
4 sales · Mean £ 1,061,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM7 1DF has low crime rates — 20 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 Club0.9 km
- Banstead Village Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Ciao Italia0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 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
- Banstead1.4 km
- Epsom Downs2.1 km
- Tattenham Corner2.2 km
Bus Stops
- Garratts Lane0.2 km
- The Beacon School0.2 km
- Lyme Regis Road0.2 km
- Garratts Lane0.2 km
- Lyme Regis Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM71DF · Data under Open Government Licence