Is SM7 1BE a safe place to live?

Yes, SM7 1BE is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 15 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SM7 1BE?

The average property price in SM7 1BE is currently around £480k.

What is the population of SM7 1BE?

The population for the SM7 1BE area is approximately 382 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Reigate and Banstead, South East

BRIGHTON ROAD, SM7 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRIGHTON ROAD, SM7 1BE.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

382

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Avg Age

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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 1BE 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

SM7 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £480k, 83% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SM7 1BE is a safe, established residential area on Brighton 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 1BE offers a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £480k.

Census 2021 statistics for SM7 1BE 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 1BE. 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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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 480,000

4 sales · Mean £ 461,250

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

SM7 1BE has low crime rates — 15 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 offences21

Anti-social behaviour8

Public order8

Other theft6

Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

The Beacon School

Inadequate1300 pupils0.3 km

Banstead Community Junior School

Good330 pupils0.9 km

Banstead Infant School

Good258 pupils0.9 km

St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Good407 pupils0.9 km

Shawley Community Primary Academy

Requires Improvement1.4 km

Warren Mead Infant School

Good225 pupils1.5 km

Warren Mead Junior School

Good292 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Tattenham Way News0.8 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby

Pizza Express1.0 km
The Banstead Centre0.9 km
The Lodge Cafe0.6 km
Banstead Cafe1.0 km
Prezzo1.0 km

local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

1 nearby

Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Banstead1.7 km
Kingswood2.2 km
Tattenham Corner2.2 km

Bus Stops

The Fieldings0.1 km
The Fieldings0.1 km
Lyme Regis Road0.1 km
Lyme Regis Road0.2 km
Tattenham Way0.2 km