Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

BEACON WAY, SM7 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEACON WAY, SM7 1DY.

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Population

380

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 69,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM7 1DY 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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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1DY combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£1.1M median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £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 1DY is a sought-after residential area on Beacon Way, 0.5km 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 1DY offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 98% 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 9 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 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00156083 (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 1DY. The average age is 46.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.7%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 840,000

5 sales · Mean £ 859,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SM7 1DY has low crime rates — 9 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 offences10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.5 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils0.8 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils0.9 km
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Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils1.0 km
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Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils1.0 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

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

1 nearby
  • Nork Park Social Club0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • The Banstead Centre1.0 km
  • The Lodge Cafe0.6 km
  • Sodexo Ltd At Toyota GB0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.3 km
  • Epsom Downs1.7 km
  • Tattenham Corner1.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Nork Way Community Centre0.4 km
  • Nork Way Community Centre0.4 km
  • The Beacon School0.4 km