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Kenilworth Close is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 2BJ is located in the Banstead Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.

StreetScan combines information about Kenilworth Close, Banstead, SM7 2BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: SM7 2AZ, SM7 2BE, SM7 2BH, SM7 2BD, SM7 2BB, SM7 2BA, SM7 2HE, SM7 2AY, SM7 2BT.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM7 2BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female55.1%51.5%-3.6% 51.0% 0.5%
Male44.9%48.5%3.6% 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 2BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.7% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single23.3%24.9%1.6% 37.9% -13.0%
Married: Opposite sex55.3%58.7%3.4% 44.2% 14.5%
Married: Same sex0.5%0%-0.5% 0.3% -0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex0%0.6%0.6% 0.1% 0.5%
Separated1.1%0.3%-0.8% 2.2% -1.9%
Divorced5.2%7.3%2.1% 9.1% -1.8%
Widowed14.5%8.2%-6.3% 6.1% 2.1%

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 (87.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.5%53.1%9.6% 48.4% 4.7%
Good health39.6%34.1%-5.5% 33.6% 0.5%
Fair health13.7%9.3%-4.4% 12.7% -3.4%
Bad health1.8%2.9%1.1% 4.0% -1.1%
Very bad health1.4%0.5%-0.9% 1.2% -0.7%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications21.9%13.9%-8.0% 18.2% -4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 10.1%8.8%-1.3% 9.6% -0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17%11.4%-5.6% 13.4% -2.0%
Apprenticeship2.7%5.4%2.7% 5.3% 0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10.4%15.1%4.7% 16.9% -1.8%
Degree or Similar33.7%42.9%9.2% 33.8% 9.1%
Other4.1%2.5%-1.6% 2.8% -0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.5%0%-0.5% 0.7% -0.7%
Indian0.2%1.1%0.9% 3.1% -2.0%
Pakistani1.1%0.8%-0.3% 2.7% -1.9%
Other Asian1.1%2.7%1.6% 1.6% 1.1%
Black Caribbean0%0.3%0.3% 1.0% -0.7%
Mixed White and Asian1.1%2.4%1.3% 0.8% 1.6%
Mixed White and African0.2%0.3%0.1% 0.4% -0.1%
Mixed Other0.2%0%-0.2% 0.8% -0.8%
White94.3%92.3%-2.0% 81.4% 10.9%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.1%0%-1.1% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0%0.3%0.3% 1.6% -1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom93.4%90.6%-2.8% 83.2% 7.4%
European Union1.8%2.7%0.9% 6.1% -3.4%
Rest of Europe0.2%0.8%0.6% 0.8% 0.0%
Africa1.1%1.6%0.5% 2.7% -1.1%
Middle East and Asia2.7%2.4%-0.3% 5.6% -3.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.7%1.9%1.2% 1.3% 0.6%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.8%90.4%-1.4% 83.2% 7.2%
10+ Years0%6.7%6.7% 9.8% -3.1%
5-10 Years0.2%1.3%1.1% 2.9% -1.6%
2-5 Years0.7%0.3%-0.4% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years7.3%1.3%-6.0% 1.9% -0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom89.7% 76.7% 13.0%
Ireland1.1% 0.6% 0.5%
France0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
Italy0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Spain0.8% 0.4% 0.4%
Poland1.1% 1.3% -0.2%
Other Europe0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
South-East Asia0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.5% 0.3% 0.2%
No passport held5.3% 13.5% -8.2%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion28.9% 37.2% -8.3%
Christian60.7% 46.2% 14.5%
Hindu1.9% 1.7% 0.2%
Muslim1.9% 6.5% -4.6%
Not answered6.7% 6.0% 0.7%

Safety

Is Kenilworth Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kenilworth Close was 49.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.3% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kenilworth Close has the 33rd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 209th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.9%.



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Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£58,800
Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SM7 2BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kenilworth Close are based on 18 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Reigate And Banstead.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kenilworth Close, Banstead, SM7 2BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SM7 2BJ

Average Price
£1,176,208
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,176,208
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kenilworth Close

Average Price
£1,189,748
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
no sales
Detached
£1,189,748
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kenilworth CloseStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
The Briars Kenilworth Close, Banstead, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,210,0002023-12-14 £1,230,990
Greenbanks Kenilworth Close, Banstead, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,500,0002023-12-08 £1,526,020
Red Gables Kenilworth Close, Banstead, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£1,157,0002022-03-15 £1,204,101
Bearwood Kenilworth Close, Banstead, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£462,5002021-02-16 £515,786
Knole Kenilworth Close, Banstead, Surrey
Detached, an established residential building
£990,0002021-01-07 £1,085,842
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SM7 2BJ

Employment

SM7 2BJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2BJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 2BJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired117
Full-Time Employee73
Self-Employed40
Part-Time Employee38
Other16
Student (economically inactive)12
Looking after home or family10
Long-Term Sick or disabled9
Unemployed3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles30
Human health and social work activities28
Education23
Construction22
Financial and insurance activities17
Other15
Information and communication14
Professional, scientific and technical activities13
Administrative and support service activities12
Accommodation and food service activities10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security9
Manufacturing6
Transport and storage5
Real estate activities2
Mining and quarrying1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Court Road , SM7 2PH
3out of 4 292 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Banstead Community Junior School
The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ
3out of 4 724 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Banstead Infant School
The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ
3out of 4 820 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Warren Mead Infant School
Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS
3out of 4 2,176 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Warren Mead Junior School
Roundwood Way , Nork SM7 1EJ
3out of 4 2,184 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Beacon School
Picquets Way , SM7 1AG
3out of 4 1,156 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Harris Academy Sutton
2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD
- not rated 3,605 yd Free schools Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Overton Grange School
36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ
3out of 4 4,190 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Oaks Park High School
Damson Way , SM5 4NS
1out of 4 4,309 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Woodcote High School
Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH
3out of 4 4,819 yd Academy converter No 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 4,470 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Aberdour Preparatory School
Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ
- not rated 1,354 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Banstead Preparatory School
Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA
- not rated 1,573 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Children's Trust School
Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU
3out of 4 3,349 yd Non-maintained special school Yes Mixed More About School
The Surrey Teaching Centre
Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU
4out of 4 3,349 yd Pupil referral unit Yes Mixed More About School
Epsom College
College Road , KT17 4JQ
- not rated 3,528 yd Other independent 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
Pizza Hut50 High Street, Banstead633 yd
Pizza Express24 High Street, Banstead647 yd
Prezzo28 High Street, Banstead647 yd
Banstead Cafe6 High Street, Banstead647 yd
Caffe Nero37 High Street, Banstead680 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Banstead Cricket And Sports ClubAvenue Road, Banstead590 yd
Banstead Village ClubLamborn Place, 26 High Street626 yd
The MintPark Road, Banstead697 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Domino's Pizza57 High Street, Banstead693 yd
Sushi Daily At Waitrose102 - 104 High Street, Banstead703 yd
Kapre Lounge Limited111 High Street, Banstead732 yd
Flame Grill171 High Street, Banstead855 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco Express98 High Street, Banstead667 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods1-13 High Street, Banstead690 yd
Waitrose Ltd102 - 104 High Street, Banstead703 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Banstead Cricket Club
PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE AVENUE ROAD
grass pitches495 yd
Banstead Preparatory School (Garton Field)
THE ORCHARD
grass pitches684 yd
Lady Neville Recreation Ground
AVENUE ROAD
tennis courts685 yd
Banstead Community Junior School
THE HORSESHOE
grass pitches, swimming pool862 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed40 Mbit/s
Average download speed161.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed19.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.