Walnut Tree Close, Banstead, SM7 1QX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM7 1QX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.9%	51.5%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	47.1%	48.5%	1.4%	49.0%	-0.5%

Partnership Status

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 1QX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.5% 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	20.5%	20.6%	0.1%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	61.1%	65.5%	4.4%	44.2%	21.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.3%	1.6%
Separated	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	7.3%	5.6%	-1.7%	9.1%	-3.5%
Widowed	9.8%	6%	-3.8%	6.1%	-0.1%

Health

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 (86.3%) 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	46.4%	48.1%	1.7%	48.4%	-0.3%
Good health	39.9%	38.2%	-1.7%	33.6%	4.6%
Fair health	10.9%	11.3%	0.4%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	1.4%	2%	0.6%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 46%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.1%	11.7%	-11.4%	18.2%	-6.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.1%	11.3%	0.2%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.5%	7.9%	-6.6%	13.4%	-5.5%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	6.8%	3.0%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.5%	14.7%	6.2%	16.9%	-2.2%
Degree or Similar	34.6%	46%	11.4%	33.8%	12.2%
Other	4.3%	1.5%	-2.8%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	2%	2%	0.0%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	8.2%	6.1%	-2.1%	3.1%	3.0%
Pakistani	1%	4.8%	3.8%	2.7%	2.1%
Other Asian	2.4%	7.8%	5.4%	1.6%	6.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	1%	1.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	82.3%	75.1%	-7.2%	81.4%	-6.3%
Arab	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%	0.6%	1.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 74.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	86.7%	74.2%	-12.5%	83.2%	-9.0%
European Union	2.7%	8.2%	5.5%	6.1%	2.1%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	0.3%	2.4%	2.1%	2.7%	-0.3%
Middle East and Asia	9.9%	14.4%	4.5%	5.6%	8.8%
Oceania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	85.7%	74.2%	-11.5%	83.2%	-9.0%
10+ Years	0%	22.7%	22.7%	9.8%	12.9%
5-10 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	13%	0.3%	-12.7%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.1%	76.7%	13.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Spain	1%	0.4%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.4%	0.3%	1.1%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	3.1%	13.5%	-10.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	21.6%	37.2%	-15.6%
Christian	58.2%	46.2%	12.0%
Buddhist	1.7%	0.5%	1.2%
Hindu	8.9%	1.7%	7.2%
Muslim	7.5%	6.5%	1.0%
Not answered	2.1%	6.0%	-3.9%

Safety

Is Walnut Tree Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walnut Tree Close was 17.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.1% lower than the Belmont average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Walnut Tree Close has the 15th lowest crime rate of 123 local areas in Belmont and the 45th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£58,200

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SM7 1QX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Walnut Tree Close are based on 7 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Sutton.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Walnut Tree Close, Banstead, SM7 1QX

Estimated Average Property Prices for SM7 1QX

Average Price
£1,270,734

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,270,734

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walnut Tree Close

Average Price
£1,120,800

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,120,800

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walnut Tree CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Gilhams Cottage Walnut Tree Close, Banstead, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£680,000	2012-09-03	£1,237,915
Gilhams Cottage Walnut Tree Close, Banstead, Greater London Detached, an established residential building	£587,500	2006-01-19	£1,331,761

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SM7 1QX

Employment

SM7 1QX 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 1QX 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SM7 1QX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	104
Full-Time Employee	62
Self-Employed	38
Part-Time Employee	21
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	9
Other	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	18
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Construction	13
Financial and insurance activities	11
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	7
Education	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF	4out of 4	3,734 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warren Mead Junior School Roundwood Way , Nork SM7 1EJ	3out of 4	1,507 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Warren Mead Infant School Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS	3out of 4	1,646 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Cuddington Croft Primary School West Drive , Cheam SM2 7NA	3out of 4	1,837 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE	4out of 4	1,857 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Wallace Fields Infant School and Nursery Wallace Fields , Ewell KT17 3AS	4out of 4	1,935 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nonsuch High School for Girls Ewell Road , Cheam SM3 8AB	3out of 4	2,356 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School
Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD	- not rated	2,568 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG	3out of 4	2,610 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB	4out of 4	2,710 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ	3out of 4	2,782 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	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	1,888 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ	- not rated	2,029 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA	- not rated	2,317 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Little Downsend Epsom 6 Norman Avenue , KT17 3AB	- not rated	2,332 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ewell Castle School Church Street , Ewell KT17 2AW	- not rated	2,586 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ	- not rated	3,066 yd	Other independent special school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Catering From The Heart At Cuddington Golf Club	Cuddington Golf Club, Banstead Road	650 yd
DW Sports	Banstead Road, Ewell	784 yd
Galu	30 Nork Way, Banstead	1,065 yd
C&K Turkish Restaurant	51 Nork Way, Banstead	1,065 yd
Indus Restaurant	13 Nork Way, Banstead	1,065 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Southern Co-operative Ltd	1-3 Nork Way, Banstead		1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cuddington Golf Club BANSTEAD ROAD	golf	649 yd
Dw Fitness (Ewell) BANSTEAD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	779 yd
Beecholme Recreation Ground OSIER WAY	grass pitches	793 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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.