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.
HIGHDOWN CLOSE, SM7 1AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHDOWN CLOSE, SM7 1AS.
546
44
£ 69,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
The Beacon School
Banstead Community Junior School
Banstead Infant School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Warren Mead Infant School
Warren Mead Junior School
Shawley Community Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Banstead Village Club0.9 km
- Nork Park Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Zizzi0.9 km
- Banstead Cafe0.8 km
- Prezzo0.8 km
- Ciao Italia0.9 km
- Pizza Express0.8 km
- + 9 more
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SM71AS · Data under Open Government Licence