Commonfield Road is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 2JZ 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 Commonfield Road, Banstead, SM7 2JZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 2JY, SM7 2LB, SM7 2LD, SM7 2JR, SM7 3RD, SM7 2JW, SM7 3RF, SM7 3QZ, SM7 2QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM7 2JZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% of residents 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 | 52.6% | 52.9% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 47.4% | 47.1% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 2JZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.8% 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 | 22.9% | 21.6% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.1% | 64.8% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 20.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 6.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 5.2% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 61% | 52.6% | -8.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.4% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 9.3% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 22.5% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 9.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 13.1% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.9% | 38.8% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 5.0% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 92.9% | 88.8% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 94.1% | 90.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.4% | 90.7% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.4% | 76.7% | 17.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commonfield Road was 29.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.5% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Commonfield Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 72 local areas in Banstead Village and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Commonfield Road, Banstead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £755,000 | 2023-12-14 | £774,201 |
| 80 Commonfield Road, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £670,000 | 2022-02-18 | £697,857 |
| 52 Commonfield Road, Banstead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2021-08-25 | £793,701 |
| 38 Commonfield Road, Banstead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2021-03-01 | £893,737 |
| 54 Commonfield Road, Banstead, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £690,000 | 2020-02-28 | £821,157 |
SM7 2JZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 3,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | - not rated | 4,133 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Community Junior School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Court Road , SM7 2PH | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Infant School The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Infant School and Nursery The Horseshoe , SM7 2BQ | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary School Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | - not rated | 2,069 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,921 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopsmead CofE (Aided) Middle School Sefton Road , KT19 9BQ | - not rated | 5,320 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | 4out of 4 | 2,144 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 2out of 4 | 2,158 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nork Park School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | - not rated | 2,729 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 | 3,833 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 400 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Bolters Lane , SM7 2AJ | - not rated | 1,061 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Seaton House School 67 Banstead Road South , Surrrey SM2 5LH | - not rated | 2,404 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 2,631 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenholm School 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Centre | 169 High Street, Banstead | 686 yd | |
| Lav Kitchen | 157 High Street, Banstead | 692 yd | |
| Cafe Chai Ltd | 135 High Street, Banstead | 735 yd | |
| Lavender Kitchen | 133 High Street, Banstead | 738 yd | |
| Gold Medal House | 137 High Street, Banstead | 738 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Cricket And Sports Club | Avenue Road, Banstead | 926 yd | |
| Banstead Village Club | Lamborn Place, 26 High Street | 1,037 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flame Grill | 171 High Street, Banstead | 686 yd | |
| Kapre Lounge Limited | 111 High Street, Banstead | 785 yd | |
| Sushi Daily At Waitrose | 102 - 104 High Street, Banstead | 812 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 57 High Street, Banstead | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose Ltd | 102 - 104 High Street, Banstead | 812 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 98 High Street, Banstead | 851 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Foods | 1-13 High Street, Banstead | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Banstead Preparatory School SUTTON LANE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 393 yd |
| Lady Neville Recreation Ground AVENUE ROAD | tennis courts | 840 yd |
| Banstead Downs Tennis Club BASING ROAD | tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Banstead Cricket Club PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE PAVILION NEXT TO THE CRICKET CLUB HOUSE AVENUE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 327.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.