Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

BEACON WAY, SM7 1EA House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

410

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Avg Age

38

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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 1EA 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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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1EA combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£487k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 7.3% year-on-year.

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

SM7 1EA is a sought-after residential area on Beacon Way, 0.3km from Nork in Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Administratively it sits within Nork ward and the Epsom and Ewell constituency.

For serious buyers, SM7 1EA is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 88% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £487k, down 7.3% 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 1EA are sourced from Output Area E00156082 (shared with 10 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 1EA. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed3.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 392,500

4 sales · Mean £ 393,750

Semi-Detached

£ 405,000

1 sales · Mean £ 405,000

Detached

£ 950,000

1 sales · Mean £ 950,000

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

SM7 1EA has low crime rates — 12 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Other crime2

school Local Schools

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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils0.5 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils0.6 km
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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.8 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils1.1 km
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Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils1.1 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Tattenham Way News0.9 km
  • Coughlans Bakeries Ltd1.0 km
  • Londis (Incorporating Drift Bridge Post Office)0.9 km
  • Londis/Tonys News1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Nork Park Social Club0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • The Lodge Cafe0.7 km
  • Amani0.9 km
  • Bridge Cafe0.9 km
  • Le Raj Indian Restaurant0.9 km
  • Sodexo Ltd At Toyota GB0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.3 km
  • Epsom Downs1.4 km
  • Tattenham Corner1.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Nork Way Community Centre0.1 km
  • Nork Way Community Centre0.2 km
  • Roundwood Way0.4 km
  • Roundwood Way0.4 km