Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

CHIPSTEAD ROAD, SM7 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHIPSTEAD ROAD, SM7 1AF.

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Population

382

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 58,800 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM7 1AF 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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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SM7 1AF — age 40, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SM7 1AF is a safe, established residential area on Chipstead Road, 1.2km from Banstead in Banstead. Administratively it sits within Banstead Village ward and the Reigate constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SM7, SM7 1AF offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. An average age of 40 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 83% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM7 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00155873 (shared with 8 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 1AF. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian5.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed6.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 300,000

18 sales · Mean £ 304,083

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

SM7 1AF has low crime rates — 16 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 offences25
Anti-social behaviour10
Public order8
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

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 pupils0.9 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.5 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.5 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Tattenham Way News0.9 km
  • Banstead Fruitier1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Ciao Italia1.0 km
  • Pizza Express0.9 km
  • The Banstead Centre0.8 km
  • The Lodge Cafe0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Banstead Village Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.7 km
  • Kingswood2.3 km
  • Tattenham Corner2.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Fieldings0.0 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.0 km
  • The Fieldings0.0 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.1 km
  • Pound Road0.2 km