Chipstead Road is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 1AF is located in the Banstead Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 2003-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chipstead Road, Banstead, SM7 1AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 2PT, SM7 2HF, SM7 1BE, SM7 2HH, SM7 1BT, SM7 1AE, SM7 2HD, SM7 2EY, SM7 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM7 1AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.9% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.1% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 SM7 1AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.6% 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 | 31.6% | 27.6% | -4.0% | 37.9% | -10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.1% | 54.6% | 4.5% | 44.2% | 10.4% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.9% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 (87.4%) 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 | 51.8% | 53.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 33.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 9.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around SM7 1AF this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 45.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 7.5% | -6.5% | 9.6% | -2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 11.6% | -9.6% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.5% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 45.2% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 11.4% |
| Other | 5.7% | 4.1% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 94.4% | 86.7% | -7.7% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 91.7% | 87.5% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 87.7% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.6% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chipstead Road was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chipstead Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 19 Holmewood House Brighton Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-01-29 | £269,867 |
| Apartment 5 Holmewood House Brighton Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-04-25 | £361,890 |
| Apartment 6 Holmewood House Chipstead Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-09-13 | £328,741 |
| Apartment 7 Holmewood House Brighton Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2022-09-09 | £361,125 |
| Apartment 18 Holmewood House Brighton Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-09-30 | £335,190 |
SM7 1AF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SM7 1AF 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 | 117 |
| Retired | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Infant School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Community Junior School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Court Road , SM7 2PH | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Infant School Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Junior School Roundwood Way , Nork SM7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 219 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 4,105 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 4,621 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 4,690 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Surrey College of Technology Reigate Road , Ewell KT17 3DS | - not rated | 4,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 626 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 2,684 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 2,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lodge Cafe | 64A Tattenham Way, Burgh Heath | 728 yd | |
| The Banstead Centre | Banstead Civic Centre, The Horseshoe | 875 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 24 High Street, Banstead | 983 yd | |
| Prezzo | 28 High Street, Banstead | 983 yd | |
| Banstead Cafe | 6 High Street, Banstead | 983 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Village Club | Lamborn Place, 26 High Street | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1-13 High Street, Banstead | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School PICQUETS WAY | 293 yd | |
| Tattenham Way Recreation Ground TATTENHAM WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 547 yd |
| Aberdour School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 603 yd |
| Banstead Preparatory School (Garton Field) THE ORCHARD | grass pitches | 732 yd |
| Banstead Community Junior School THE HORSESHOE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 786 yd |
| Nork Park The Drive | grass pitches | 945 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 72.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.