Croydon Lane is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 3BG 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 Croydon Lane, Banstead, SM7 3BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 3BJ, SM7 3AT, SM7 3BQ, SM7 3BH, SM7 3AU, SM7 3BL, SM7 3BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SM7 3BG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents 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 | 51.4% | 49.9% | -1.5% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.1% | 1.5% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 3BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 22.6% | 27.7% | 5.1% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 57.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 6.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 5.6% | -5.9% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 48.9% | 52.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 11.2% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2.6% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.8% | 23.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.1% | -5.6% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.4% | 28.2% | -1.2% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 4.8% | 1.7% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.2% | 92.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 93.2% | 90.1% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 90.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.9% | 7.6% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 0% | -6.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 76.7% | 15.4% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Croydon Lane was 80.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.9% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Croydon Lane has the 14th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 110th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.4%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briarwood Croydon Lane, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2021-07-23 | £788,146 |
| The Laurels Croydon Lane, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £810,000 | 2021-04-08 | £930,306 |
| Orchard Hill Croydon Lane, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2017-02-13 | £1,058,542 |
| The Laurels Croydon Lane, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £555,000 | 2013-11-29 | £903,883 |
| The Laurels Croydon Lane, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2011-09-14 | £568,610 |
SM7 3BG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 3BG 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 3BG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wall Nursery School Robin Hood Lane , SM1 2SF | 4out of 4 | 4,060 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 984 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School Harbury Road , SM5 4LA | 3out of 4 | 2,305 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Court Road , SM7 2PH | 3out of 4 | 2,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 2,453 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Primary Academy Avenue Road , Belmont SM2 6JE | 4out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 2,008 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Overton Grange School 36 Stanley Road , SM2 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 2,870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,133 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 | 1,187 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 1,622 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Sutton Tuition and Reintegration Service Drapers Centre , Monkey Puzzle Way SM5 4NR | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eagle House School Sutton 95 Brighton Road , SM2 5SJ | - not rated | 2,542 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield Lavender | Oaks Farm, Croydon Lane | 174 yd | |
| Oaks Park Cafe | Oaks Park, Croydon Lane | 640 yd | |
| High Down Prison | HMP High Down, Highdown Lane | 1,007 yd | |
| The Clink | HMP High Down, Highdown Lane | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Walcountian Association | Carshalton Road, Banstead | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Walcountians Sports Club CARSHALTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Woodmansterne Primary School CARSHALTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Hmp High Down HIGHDOWN HIGHDOWN HIGHDOWN LANE | artificial grass pitch | 1,007 yd |
| The Oaks, Golf Club Woodmansterne Road | golf | 1,086 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 69.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.