Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

THE DRIVE, SM7 1DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DRIVE, SM7 1DG.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 69,900 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM7 1DG 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.

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

SM7 1DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £835k, 89% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £835k 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 1DG 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 1DG is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a professional home-workers in outer suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £835k. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00156088 (shared with 7 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 1DG. 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

White / British87.9%
Asian / British Asian6.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.3%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 835,000

1 sales · Mean £ 835,000

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

SM7 1DG has low crime rates — 19 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 offences26
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order7
Burglary6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.3 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 pupils1.0 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.1 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.1 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Tattenham Way News0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Nork Park Social Club0.7 km
  • Banstead Village Club1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Pizza Express1.0 km
  • The Banstead Centre0.8 km
  • The Lodge Cafe0.5 km
  • Banstead Cafe1.0 km
  • Prezzo1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.4 km
  • Epsom Downs2.0 km
  • Tattenham Corner2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • The Beacon School0.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.3 km
  • Garratts Lane0.3 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.4 km
  • Garratts Lane0.4 km