SM7 1BZ is a sought-after residential area on Ash Close, 0.4km 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 1BZ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 43 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 94% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £615k, down 39.9% 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 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00156081 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASH CLOSE, SM7 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH CLOSE, SM7 1BZ.
407
43
£ 69,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SM7 1BZ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SM7 1BZ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£615k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £615k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 39.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SM7 1BZ. The average age is 43.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 375,000
3 sales · Mean £ 370,000
Detached
£ 750,000
5 sales · Mean £ 692,000
Terraced
£ 485,000
3 sales · Mean £ 486,666
Semi-Detached
£ 580,000
3 sales · Mean £ 648,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SM7 1BZ has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Warren Mead Junior School
Warren Mead Infant School
Banstead Community Junior School
Banstead Infant School
The Beacon School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Nork Park Social Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- The Banstead Centre1.0 km
- Amani1.0 km
- Bridge Cafe1.0 km
- Le Raj Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Catering From The Heart At Cuddington Golf Club0.9 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Coughlans Bakeries Ltd0.4 km
- Londis (Incorporating Drift Bridge Post Office)1.0 km
- Londis/Tonys News0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Express0.9 km
- The Southern Co-operative Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Banstead0.7 km
- Epsom Downs1.7 km
- Tattenham Corner2.4 km
Bus Stops
- Roundwood Way0.2 km
- Roundwood Way0.2 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
- Warren Road0.2 km
- Osier Way Footpath0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SM71BZ · Data under Open Government Licence