Bancroft Road is in Reigate and in Reigate And Banstead district. RH2 7RT is located in the Reigate electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bancroft Road, Reigate, RH2 7RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RH2 0AJ, RH2 7RW, RH2 7RP, RH2 0AD, RH2 0AN, RH2 7RS, RH2 7AF, RH2 7AD, RH2 0AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RH2 7RT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 55.2% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 4.2% |
| Male | 45.3% | 44.8% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 24% | -1.4% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 45.4% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 9.7% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 17.1% | 20.4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 14.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 46.6% | 0.4% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 33.2% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 13.5% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.7% | 14.6% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 9.6% | -4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 7.5% | -10.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 19.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.4% | 48.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 14.4% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 90.6% | 90.6% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 80.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.9% | 80.4% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 80.4% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 5.3% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 2.2% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29% | 37.2% | -8.2% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bancroft Road was 28.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.6% lower than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bancroft Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes and the 143rd lowest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.2%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise House Bancroft Road, Reigate, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £9,300,000 | 2015-10-01 | £10,321,133 |
The percentage of retired residents living in RH2 7RT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 87 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate Priory Community Junior School Bell Street , RH2 7RL | 4out of 4 | 307 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Parish Church Primary School Blackborough Road , RH2 7DB | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Community Infant School Alma Road , RH2 0BY | 3out of 4 | 1,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Community Infant School Alma Road , RH2 0BY | - not rated | 1,014 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchards School Alexander Road , RH2 8ED | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wray Common Middle School Kendal Close , RH2 0LR | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Alexandra and Albert Junior School Gatton Park , RH2 0TD | - not rated | 3,656 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salfords County Middle School Copsleigh Avenue , Salfords RH1 5BQ | - not rated | 4,365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | 3out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate School Pendleton Road , RH2 7NT | - not rated | 1,732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bede's School Carlton Road , RH1 2LQ | 4out of 4 | 2,660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warwick School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | - not rated | 3,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carrington School Noke Drive , RH1 4AD | 3out of 4 | 3,241 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 | 281 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate College Castlefield Road , RH2 0SD | - not rated | 281 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Surrey College Gatton Point , London Road RH1 2JX | - not rated | 3,639 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 | 3,676 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate St Mary's Preparatory School Chart Lane , RH2 7RN | - not rated | 375 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Micklefield School 10 Somers Road , RH2 9DU | - not rated | 752 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Reigate Grammar School Reigate Road , RH2 0QS | - not rated | 770 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coniston School 22 Alma Road , RH2 0DH | - not rated | 897 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brooklands School 27 Wray Park Road , RH2 0DF | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyman Reigate Cinema | Bancroft Road, Reigate | 102 yd | |
| The Ivory Lounge | 39 - 41 Church Street, Reigate | 106 yd | |
| The Rose Room | 31 Church Street, Reigate | 106 yd | |
| Spice Guru | 39 - 41 Church Street, Reigate | 106 yd | |
| Hatay Restaurant | 12 Church Street, Reigate | 126 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishiko | 39 - 41 Church Street, Reigate | 106 yd | |
| The Bell | 21 Bell Street, Reigate | 154 yd | |
| The Market Stores | 2 High Street, Reigate | 268 yd | |
| Hop Stop | 73 Bell Street, Reigate | 273 yd | |
| The Cage Wine Bar | Unit 6, Cage Yard | 337 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Lab Reigate | 27 Church Street, Reigate | 119 yd | |
| Blendis | 29 Bell Street, Reigate | 147 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Delivery | 11 Bell Street, Reigate | 154 yd | |
| Chicken Time | 19 Church Street, Reigate | 164 yd | |
| Gourmet Wok | 55 Bell Street, Reigate | 201 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons - Main Store | 22 - 32 Bell Street, Reigate | 216 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 51B High Street, Reigate | 435 yd | |
| The Southern Co-operative Ltd | 51 - 53 London Road, Reigate | 628 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Zone (Reigate) 8-10 8-10 BELL STREET | health and fitness suite | 221 yd |
| Reigate College CASTLEFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 278 yd |
| Reigate Priory Junior School BELL STREET | grass pitches | 306 yd |
| Reigate St Marys Prep School CHART LANE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| One Premium Fitness 51B 51B HIGH STREET | health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Reigate Priory Park BELL STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 508 yd |
| Reigate Grammar School REIGATE ROAD | swimming pool, tennis courts | 572 yd |
| Park Lane (Reigate Priory Fc) REIGATE PRIORY FOOTBALL CLUB REIGATE PRIORY FOOTBALL CLUB PARK LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Reigate College (Wallfields Sports Ground) WORTH WORTH WALLFIELD PARK | grass pitches | 891 yd |
| Micklefield School Sports Field RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND ST ALBANS ROAD | grass pitches | 909 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.