Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

HIGHDOWN CLOSE, SM7 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHDOWN CLOSE, SM7 1AS.

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Population

546

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 69,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SM7 1AS 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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7/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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10/10
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5/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SM7 1AS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £372k, 85% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 5.5% year-on-year.

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

SM7 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Highdown Close, 0.7km 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 1AS offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 85% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k, up 5.5% 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00156086 (shared with 17 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 1AS. The average age is 43.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British79.7%
Asian / British Asian10.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.7%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 370,000

13 sales · Mean £ 356,000

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

SM7 1AS has low crime rates — 21 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 behaviour9
Public order7
Burglary6
Drugs5

school Local Schools

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The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.4 km
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Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils0.6 km
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Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils0.6 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils0.9 km
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Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.0 km
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Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.1 km
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Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Banstead Village Club0.9 km
  • Nork Park Social Club0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Zizzi0.9 km
  • Banstead Cafe0.8 km
  • Prezzo0.8 km
  • Ciao Italia0.9 km
  • Pizza Express0.8 km
  • + 9 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Banstead Fruitier0.9 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Tattenham Way News1.0 km
  • Coughlans Bakeries Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis/Tonys News0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Marks & Spencer Simply Foods0.9 km
  • The Southern Co-operative Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Banstead1.2 km
  • Epsom Downs2.0 km
  • Tattenham Corner2.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Garratts Lane0.2 km
  • Garratts Lane0.3 km
  • The Beacon School0.3 km
  • Garratts Lane0.4 km
  • Lyme Regis Road0.4 km