Chipstead Way is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 3LQ is located in the Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Reigate. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Chipstead Way, Banstead, SM7 3LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 3JN, SM7 3PU, SM7 3PZ, SM7 3PX, SM7 3PY, SM7 3JW, SM7 3PL, SM7 3PN, SM7 3QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SM7 3LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 50.6% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 49.4% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.9% | 35.2% | 10.3% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.9% | 47.5% | -6.4% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 (87.9%) 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 | 52.6% | 61% | 8.4% | 48.4% | 12.6% |
| Good health | 32.4% | 26.9% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -6.7% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 9.3% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
In the area around SM7 3LQ this area, 9.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 9.4% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 15.2% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 20.5% | 9.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 37.3% | 3.3% | 33.8% | 3.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.6% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 96.1% | 83.6% | -12.5% | 81.4% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 94.1% | 84.8% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 5.9% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 85.1% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 0% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Italy | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chipstead Way was 79.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.3% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chipstead Way has the 15th highest crime rate of 72 local areas in Banstead Village and the 119th highest crime rate of 446 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 Chipstead Way, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2025-02-21 | £587,964 |
| 228 Chipstead Way, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £765,000 | 2024-09-02 | £742,947 |
| 240 Chipstead Way, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £845,000 | 2023-12-01 | £842,413 |
| 232 Chipstead Way, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £915,000 | 2022-01-05 | £941,997 |
| 224 Chipstead Way, Banstead, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2020-01-29 | £691,274 |
SM7 3LQ 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Nursery School Linden Avenue , CR5 3BT | - not rated | 1,560 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,409 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | 4out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School Chipstead Valley Road , CR5 3BW | - not rated | 846 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU | - not rated | 1,552 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 4,816 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Girls' High School Stoneyfield Road , CR5 2YG | - not rated | 2,389 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | - not rated | 2,973 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,973 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 2out of 4 | 3,308 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nork Park School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | - not rated | 3,340 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coulsdon Sixth Form College Placehouse Lane , CR5 1YA | - not rated | 4,028 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serenity School Rowan's Hill , Coulsdon Lane CR5 3QG | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Banstead Preparatory School Sutton Lane , SM7 3RA | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory School Bolters Lane , SM7 2AJ | - not rated | 2,783 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Boys | More About School |
| Rann Horizon School 121 Clapham High Street , SW4 7JR | - not rated | 2,887 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Woodcote Centre Telegraph Track , Off Woodmansterne Lane SM5 4AZ | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grape Variety | 12 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 692 yd | |
| Simply Delicious | 18 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 692 yd | |
| Chipstead Tandoori | 34 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 749 yd | |
| Chipstead Golf Club | How Lane, Chipstead | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midday Sun Hungry Horse | Outwood Lane, Chipstead | 518 yd | |
| Woodmansterne Sports Club | Woodmansterne Street, Banstead | 1,022 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | Woodmansterne Street, Woodmansterne | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jades | 1 Rectory Lane, Banstead | 402 yd | |
| Woodmansterne Fish And Grill | 9 Woodmansterne Street, Woodmansterne | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Golf Club How Lane | golf | 857 yd |
| Woodmansterne Sports Club WOODMANSTERNE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,058 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 | 146.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.