Bywood Close is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 1AH is located in the Nork electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Epsom and Ewell. This postcode has been in use since 2006-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bywood Close, Banstead, SM7 1AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 1AB, SM7 1AE, SM7 1BE, SM7 1BU, SM7 1BT, SM7 1AF, SM7 1AD, SM7 2PT, SM7 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM7 1AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 1AH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 26.3% | 30% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.3% | 58.1% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 6.7% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (90.3%) 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 | 55.2% | 57.1% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 8.7% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 33.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 7.4% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 16.1% | 14.7% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 9.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.8% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.3% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.2% | 38.9% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 5.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 2.5% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.5% | 78.1% | -4.4% | 81.4% | -3.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 89.9% | 84.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 9.4% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89% | 84.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.2% | 13.2% | 9.8% | 3.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 0.3% | -9.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91% | 76.7% | 14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.4% | 37.2% | -12.8% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 6.4% | 6.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bywood Close was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.8% higher than the Nork average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Bywood Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Nork and the 188th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 98% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Bywood Close, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2018-12-17 | £858,882 |
| 5 Bywood Close, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2016-02-10 | £885,815 |
| 5 Bywood Close, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2008-04-03 | £1,101,035 |
| 2 Bywood Close, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £499,500 | 2007-09-06 | £863,088 |
| 1 Bywood Close, Banstead, Surrey Detached, a newly built property | £400,000 | 2006-08-22 | £804,032 |
SM7 1AH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 1AH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 922 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Community Junior School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,013 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Court Road , SM7 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shawley Community Primary School Shawley Way , Tattenham Corner KT18 5PD | 2out of 4 | 1,394 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Infant School Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,416 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 | 49 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 4,227 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 4,634 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 4,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB | 3out of 4 | 4,947 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 | 4,033 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 | 543 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 2,436 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 2,727 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 | 560 yd | |
| The Banstead Centre | Banstead Civic Centre, The Horseshoe | 1,004 yd | |
| Hardys Fish And Chips | 6 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Express | 4 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,078 yd | |
| Burgh Heath Eastern Tandoori | 1 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,078 yd | |
| Kings Kebab | 9 The Parade, Brighton Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Reigate Road, Tadworth | 995 yd | |
| Waitrose Limited | Shell Garage, Brighton Road | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School PICQUETS WAY | 171 yd | |
| Tattenham Way Recreation Ground TATTENHAM WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 387 yd |
| Aberdour School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 489 yd |
| Nork Park The Drive | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Banstead Preparatory School (Garton Field) THE ORCHARD | grass pitches | 871 yd |
| Banstead Community Junior School THE HORSESHOE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 901 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.