Sandersfield Gardens is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 2DQ 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 Sandersfield Gardens, Banstead, SM7 2DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 2DG, SM7 2PY, SM7 2QB, SM7 2DL, SM7 2PZ, SM7 2NL, SM7 2DH, SM7 2DE, SM7 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM7 2DQ is primarily male, with 54.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 45.8% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 52.4% | 54.2% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 2DQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 24.3% | 29.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.7% | 58.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (87.8%) 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 | 58.5% | 55.7% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.1% | 1.4% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 9.2% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -5.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 10.4% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.5% | 14.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 15.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 38.8% | 2.2% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 94.7% | 94.1% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 12.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 93.5% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.2% | 93.5% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 6.2% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.3% | -4.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.1% | 76.7% | 17.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 56.1% | 46.2% | 9.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandersfield Gardens was 64.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sandersfield Gardens has the 22nd highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 155th highest crime rate of 444 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Sandersfield Gardens, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-08-31 | £640,432 |
| 10 Sandersfield Gardens, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2023-06-12 | £709,899 |
| 13 Sandersfield Gardens, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £805,000 | 2020-12-10 | £881,374 |
| Berry Cottage, 14 Sandersfield Gardens, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £585,000 | 2020-02-17 | £692,618 |
| 2 Sandersfield Gardens, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2012-01-12 | £615,412 |
SM7 2DQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 90 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,786 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 537 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Community Junior School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Infant School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Infant School and Nursery The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Junior School Roundwood Way , Nork SM7 1EJ | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merland Rise Middle School St Leonard's Road , Tattenham Corner KT18 5RJ | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,411 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 2out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nork Park School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,831 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| De Burgh School Merefield Gardens , KT20 5JY | - not rated | 3,262 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 3,965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory School Bolters Lane , SM7 2AJ | - not rated | 441 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 904 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School 67 Banstead Road South , Surrrey SM2 5LH | - not rated | 3,079 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 3,333 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fego Caffe Banstead | 89 High Street, Banstead | 173 yd | |
| Caffe Italia | 49 High Street, Banstead | 174 yd | |
| Costa | 61 High Street, Banstead | 174 yd | |
| Starbucks | 79 High Street, Banstead | 176 yd | |
| The Burger Club | 109 High Street, Banstead | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Cricket And Sports Club | Avenue Road, Banstead | 299 yd | |
| Banstead Village Club | Lamborn Place, 26 High Street | 349 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 57 High Street, Banstead | 174 yd | |
| Kapre Lounge Limited | 111 High Street, Banstead | 185 yd | |
| Sushi Daily At Waitrose | 102 - 104 High Street, Banstead | 244 yd | |
| Flame Grill | 171 High Street, Banstead | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Banstead | 221 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | 102 - 104 High Street, Banstead | 244 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1-13 High Street, Banstead | 317 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lady Neville Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | tennis courts | 317 yd |
| Banstead Cricket Club PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Banstead Downs Tennis Club BASING ROAD | tennis courts | 504 yd |
| Banstead Preparatory School (Garton Field) THE ORCHARD | grass pitches | 636 yd |
| Banstead Community Junior School THE HORSESHOE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 673 yd |
| Banstead Preparatory School SUTTON LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 893 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 171.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.