Forge Steading, Banstead, SM7 2DT

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM7 2DT has a female population much higher than UK average, with 62.7% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	62.8%	62.7%	-0.1%	51.0%	11.7%
Male	37.2%	37.3%	0.1%	49.0%	-11.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	24.4%	22.1%	-2.3%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	39%	39.9%	0.9%	44.2%	-4.3%
Separated	2.8%	2.9%	0.1%	2.2%	0.7%
Divorced	11.3%	14.4%	3.1%	9.1%	5.3%
Widowed	22.5%	20.7%	-1.8%	6.1%	14.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	39.7%	34.1%	-5.6%	48.4%	-14.3%
Good health	38.9%	44.7%	5.8%	33.6%	11.1%
Fair health	16.3%	16.4%	0.1%	12.7%	3.7%
Bad health	5%	4.4%	-0.6%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	28.2%	21.2%	-7.0%	18.2%	3.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.5%	11.5%	3.0%	9.6%	1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.4%	12.5%	-4.9%	13.4%	-0.9%
Apprenticeship	1.9%	2.4%	0.5%	5.3%	-2.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8%	15.4%	7.4%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	29.6%	30.3%	0.7%	33.8%	-3.5%
Other	6.6%	6.7%	0.1%	2.8%	3.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% 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%	3.5%	3.5%	0.7%	2.8%
Indian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	3.1%	-0.5%
Other Asian	2.9%	0.9%	-2.0%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.5%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.1%	1.3%	-0.8%	0.9%	0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
White	93.3%	89%	-4.3%	81.4%	7.6%
Other	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 78.2% 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	91.2%	78.2%	-13.0%	83.2%	-5.0%
European Union	2.1%	10.9%	8.8%	6.1%	4.8%
Africa	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	2.7%	0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	5.2%	4.4%	5.6%	-0.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	2.1%	2.2%	0.1%	1.3%	0.9%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.1%	78.2%	-10.9%	83.2%	-5.0%
10+ Years	0.4%	17%	16.6%	9.8%	7.2%
5-10 Years	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	7.9%	0.9%	-7.0%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.8%	76.7%	5.1%
Ireland	2.6%	0.6%	2.0%
Lithuania	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Poland	4.3%	1.3%	3.0%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.3%	1.5%	-0.2%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
No passport held	7.4%	13.5%	-6.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.9%	37.2%	-10.3%
Christian	63%	46.2%	16.8%
Buddhist	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Hindu	2.2%	1.7%	0.5%
Jewish	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Forge Steading Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Steading was 118.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% higher than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Forge Steading has the 6th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Banstead Village and the 61st highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.6%.

🔎 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. 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 2DT, 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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (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 Forge Steading are based on 51 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 Forge Steading, Banstead, SM7 2DT

Estimated Average Property Prices for SM7 2DT

Average Price
£363,358

Semi-Detached
£391,852

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£362,171

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forge Steading

Average Price
£349,112

Semi-Detached
£449,373

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£342,845

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forge SteadingStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Forge Steading, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£335,000	2025-12-16	£337,876
13 Forge Steading, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£336,000	2025-12-05	£338,884
4 Forge Steading, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£382,500	2024-10-17	£361,357
12 Forge Steading, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£350,000	2023-05-15	£336,745
20 Forge Steading, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£392,000	2022-09-13	£362,321

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SM7 2DT

Employment

SM7 2DT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% 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 2DT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2DT area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 45% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	93
Full-Time Employee	56
Self-Employed	28
Part-Time Employee	14
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	4
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Human health and social work activities	12
Financial and insurance activities	11
Other	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Education	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Manufacturing	4
Information and communication	2
Construction	2

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT	- not rated	3,375 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF	- not rated	4,753 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

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	786 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Banstead Community Junior School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ	3out of 4	974 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Banstead Infant School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ	- not rated	1,121 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Banstead Infant School and Nursery The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ	3out of 4	1,121 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU	3out of 4	2,059 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	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	3,660 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG	2out of 4	1,869 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nork Park School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG	- not rated	1,925 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG	- not rated	1,925 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD	4out of 4	2,721 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ	- not rated	3,331 yd	Community school	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	4,302 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA	- not rated	641 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Priory School Bolters Lane , SM7 2AJ	- not rated	854 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Boys	More About School
Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ	- not rated	2,244 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seaton House School 67 Banstead Road South , Surrrey SM2 5LH	- not rated	2,851 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Girls	More About School
Greenholm School 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ	- not rated	3,399 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
Curry Centre	169 High Street, Banstead	128 yd
Lav Kitchen	157 High Street, Banstead	132 yd
Luigis	172 High Street, Banstead	176 yd
Cafe Chai Ltd	135 High Street, Banstead	232 yd
Lavender Kitchen	133 High Street, Banstead	238 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Banstead Cricket And Sports Club	Avenue Road, Banstead	429 yd
Banstead Village Club	Lamborn Place, 26 High Street	693 yd
The Mint	Park Road, Banstead	958 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flame Grill	171 High Street, Banstead	128 yd
Sushi Daily At Waitrose	102 - 104 High Street, Banstead	316 yd
Kapre Lounge Limited	111 High Street, Banstead	340 yd
Domino's Pizza	57 High Street, Banstead	460 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Ltd	102 - 104 High Street, Banstead	316 yd
Tesco Express	98 High Street, Banstead	394 yd
Marks & Spencer Simply Foods	1-13 High Street, Banstead	691 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Lady Neville Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD	tennis courts	287 yd
Banstead Cricket Club PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE AVENUE ROAD	grass pitches	457 yd
Banstead Preparatory School SUTTON LANE	grass pitches, swimming pool	631 yd
Banstead Downs Tennis Club BASING ROAD	tennis courts	927 yd
Banstead Preparatory School (Garton Field) THE ORCHARD	grass pitches	1,002 yd
Banstead Community Junior School THE HORSESHOE	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,078 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	27.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	131.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	3.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SM7 2DT