Chipstead Road is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 2HJ 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 Chipstead Road, Banstead, SM7 2HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 2HT, SM7 2HZ, SM7 2HU, SM7 2HS, SM7 2HR, SM7 2HG, SM7 2HB, SM7 2HY, SM7 2HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM7 2HJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 51% | -4.2% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49% | 4.2% | 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 area around SM7 2HJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 45.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 31.7% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -12.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 14.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 39.3% | 47% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -1.4% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 34.3% | -6.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 25.5% | 19.4% | -6.1% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 15.7% | -7.4% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 19.8% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.3% | 24.8% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.4% | 87.7% | -5.7% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86.7% 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 | 91.7% | 86.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.4% | 86.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0% | -6.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.2% | 37.2% | 14.0% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chipstead Road was 55.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.3% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Chipstead Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 184th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Priory Court Chipstead Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2022-07-29 | £302,821 |
| Flat 27 Priory Court Chipstead Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2022-05-25 | £317,313 |
| 7 Chipstead Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-06-29 | £312,537 |
| Flat 25 Priory Court Chipstead Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2021-03-29 | £315,186 |
| Flat 23 Priory Court Chipstead Road, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-01-22 | £280,337 |
SM7 2HJ 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 761 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Infant School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Community Junior School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Infant School Partridge Mead , SM7 1LS | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Mead Junior School Roundwood Way , Nork SM7 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,847 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 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 4,074 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 4,619 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 4,939 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glyn School The Kingsway , Ewell KT17 1NB | 4out of 4 | 4,974 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | 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 | 4,327 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 | 700 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Children's Trust School Tadworth Court , KT20 5RU | 3out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Non-maintained special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Surrey Teaching Centre Tadworth Street , Tadworth Court KT20 5RU | 4out of 4 | 2,751 yd | Pupil referral unit | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Epsom College College Road , KT17 4JQ | - not rated | 3,142 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 Banstead Centre | Banstead Civic Centre, The Horseshoe | 889 yd | |
| Pizza Express | 24 High Street, Banstead | 921 yd | |
| Prezzo | 28 High Street, Banstead | 921 yd | |
| Banstead Cafe | 6 High Street, Banstead | 921 yd | |
| Zizzi | 1 High Street, Banstead | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Village Club | Lamborn Place, 26 High Street | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1-13 High Street, Banstead | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School PICQUETS WAY | 625 yd | |
| Banstead Preparatory School (Garton Field) THE ORCHARD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Aberdour School BRIGHTON ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 742 yd |
| Banstead Community Junior School THE HORSESHOE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 851 yd |
| Tattenham Way Recreation Ground TATTENHAM WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Banstead Cricket Club PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,082 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 | 65 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 138.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.