Smithy Lane is in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth and in Reigate And Banstead district. KT20 6TX is located in the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smithy Lane, Lower Kingswood, Tadworth, KT20 6TX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT20 6SU, KT20 6TZ, KT20 6UA, KT20 6SY, KT20 6TU, KT20 6UB, KT20 7AQ, KT20 6TT, KT20 6SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT20 6TX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.3% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.7% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT20 6TX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33% | 32.1% | -0.9% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.9% | 51.4% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 10.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.1% | 60.3% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 11.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 27.7% | -8.5% | 33.6% | -5.9% |
| Fair health | 7.5% | 8.3% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 14.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.8% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 20.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 29.1% | -0.2% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.7% | 86.9% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 90.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93% | 90.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 4.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93% | 90.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 0.5% | -5.9% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.4% | 76.7% | 14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.4% | 37.2% | 4.2% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Lane was 64.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.2% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Smithy Lane has the 25th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 158th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48A Smithy Lane, Tadworth, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2023-01-20 | £523,425 |
| 48 Smithy Lane, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-09-12 | £531,711 |
| 46 Smithy Lane, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £581,000 | 2021-06-25 | £671,639 |
| 44 Smithy Lane, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £582,000 | 2021-03-11 | £672,795 |
| 70 Smithy Lane, Tadworth, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-01-12 | £426,796 |
KT20 6TX area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT20 6TX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 54 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Primary School Buckland Road , Lower Kingswood KT20 7EA | 3out of 4 | 567 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton-on-the-Hill Primary School Walton Street , Walton-on-the-Hill KT20 7RR | 4out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadworth Primary School Heathcote , KT20 5RR | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Community Infant School Alma Road , RH2 0BY | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wray Common Primary School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | 3out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 3,874 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 2out of 4 | 5,265 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 3,960 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 4,340 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Alexandra and Albert School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | 3out of 4 | 3,217 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merrywood House Independent Special School The Old Pheasantry , Merrywood Grove KT20 7HF | - not rated | 1,979 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinthurst School 52 Tadworth Street , Tadworth KT20 5QZ | - not rated | 2,643 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 3,033 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School (Bramley) Chequers Lane , Walton on the Hill KT20 7ST | - not rated | 3,082 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Gurkha | 177 Brighton Road, Lower Kingswood | 91 yd | |
| Ed's | 2 Brighton Road, Lower Kingswood | 128 yd | |
| Bartlett Mitchell At Fidelity Investment Services Ltd | Beech Gate, Millfield Lane | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Village Club | Brighton Road, Lower Kingswood | 267 yd | |
| Lower Kingswood Social Club | Buckland Road, Lower Kingswood | 549 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingswood Recreation Ground BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Kingswood Primary School BUCKLAND ROAD | grass pitches | 524 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 42 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 71.83 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 71.83 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.