Rectory Lane is in Banstead and in Reigate And Banstead district. SM7 3PP 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 Rectory Lane, Banstead, SM7 3PP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SM7 3PT, SM7 3PF, CR5 3NU, SM7 3PX, SM7 3PY, SM7 3PN, SM7 3QA, CR5 3ND, CR5 3NT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SM7 3PP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.3% | 54.2% | 2.9% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 45.8% | -2.9% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 3PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.6% 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 | 32.6% | 25.7% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -12.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.1% | 61.6% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 17.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 8.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (88.5%) 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 | 48.7% | 56.5% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 42.5% | 32% | -10.5% | 33.6% | -1.6% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 8.3% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 13.3% | 10.3% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 6.4% | -9.5% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 17% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 19.1% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 39% | 7.8% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 89.9% | 86.7% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 5.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 93.3% | 88.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 5.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 88.2% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.4% | 9.4% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Lane was 64.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Banstead Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Lane has the 24th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village and the 156th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Rectory Lane, Banstead, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2025-01-20 | £10,184 |
| 5 Rectory Lane, Banstead, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-03-11 | £483,263 |
| 8 Rectory Lane, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2011-03-16 | £194,498 |
| 8 Rectory Lane, Banstead, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2008-02-27 | £196,789 |
| 1A Rectory Lane, Banstead, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2005-02-28 | £317,408 |
SM7 3PP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 3PP 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 | 112 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Construction | 27 |
| Education | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purley Nursery School 58 Pampisford Road , CR8 2NE | 4out of 4 | 5,083 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 | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodmansterne Primary School Carshalton Road , Woodmansterne SM7 3HU | 3out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Aidan's Catholic Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Smitham Primary School Portnalls Road , CR5 3DE | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodcote Primary School Dunsfold Rise , CR5 2ED | - not rated | 2,653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodcote High School Meadow Rise , CR5 2EH | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaks Park High School Damson Way , SM5 4NS | 1out of 4 | 3,579 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beacon School Picquets Way , SM7 1AG | 3out of 4 | 3,628 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wallington High School for Girls Woodcote Road , SM6 0PH | 3out of 4 | 4,064 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Sutton 2 Chiltern Road , SM2 5RD | - not rated | 4,178 yd | Free schools | 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 | 2,508 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumnor House School 1 Woodcote Lane , CR8 3HB | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Aberdour Preparatory School Brighton Road , Burgh Heath KT20 6AJ | - not rated | 3,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seaton House School Banstead Road South , Sutton SM2 5LH | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| St Nicholas School Reedham Drive , CR8 4DS | 3out of 4 | 3,862 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 880 yd | |
| Simply Delicious | 18 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 880 yd | |
| Chipstead Tandoori | 34 Chipstead Station Parade, Chipstead | 898 yd | |
| Chipstead Golf Club | How Lane, Chipstead | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midday Sun Hungry Horse | Outwood Lane, Chipstead | 646 yd | |
| The Woodman Public House | Woodmansterne Street, Woodmansterne | 1,048 yd | |
| Woodmansterne Sports Club | Woodmansterne Street, Banstead | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jades | 1 Rectory Lane, Banstead | 33 yd | |
| Woodmansterne Fish And Grill | 9 Woodmansterne Street, Woodmansterne | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chipstead Golf Club How Lane | golf | 898 yd |
| Rickman Hill RICKMAN HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 910 yd |
| Woodmansterne Sports Club WOODMANSTERNE STREET | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,076 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 | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.3% |
| 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 | 61.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.