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About

Banstead sits within the Reigate and Banstead borough of Surrey, centred on a compact high street with shops, cafés and community facilities. The town occupies a rise of land and is framed by residential streets and pockets of parkland such as Nork Park. The A217 (Brighton Road) passes through the area, giving a clear north–south route, and Banstead railway station provides local rail links to Sutton and Epsom, making the town a practical commuter base as well as a local service centre.

To the north of the centre, Banstead Downs is an open stretch of chalk grassland and common, with remnants of short turf and sunken gullies that have long been used for grazing and informal recreation. The Downs support a mix of grassland species that appear at different seasons and are crossed by public footpaths and bridleways. Small green spaces and playing fields are scattered through the built area, and regular community events are held around the high street and commons, reflecting how local open land and transport form the everyday pattern of the place.

Area overview

On average Banstead has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Banstead is £65,168 per year. There are 4 schools in Banstead: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Banstead is home to around 9,227 people, with a population density of about 1,995.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Banstead Population
9,227
Population density
1,995.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.66(+12%)
Other crime
9.86(+422%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.02(-35%)
Public order
5.53(-9%)
Shoplifting
4.66(-42%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,352
79.67%
Other White
426
4.62%
Indian
201
2.18%
Irish
155
1.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
135
1.46%
Total population: 9,228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,650
33.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,248
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,243
15.89%
No qualifications
1,235
15.79%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
776
9.92%
Total 16+ residents: 7,822

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,543
46.07%
Owns with a mortgage
1,121
33.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
383
11.44%
Other social rented
184
5.49%
Social rents from council
48
1.43%
Total households: 3,349

Property prices in Banstead

Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £593,000 in Banstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Banstead in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Banstead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats42£335,000
Terraced10£622,500
Detached21£830,000
Semi-Detached36£668,750

10 years median price trend in Banstead

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Banstead.

All postcodes in Banstead

SM72WA

Banstead Village

SM72DD

Upper Sawley Wood

SM72BU

Lower Northfield

SM72AF

Bolters Lane

SM72EP

Monks Road

SM72DH

Sandersfield Road

SM73QY

Sutton Lane

SM72LB

Palmersfield Road

SM72WW

Banstead Village

SM72HR

Stirling Close

SM72PY

Wilmot Way

SM71DJ

Banstead Village

SM73AW

Farley Close

SM72AZ

The Beeches

SM72AX

Holly Lane

SM73RE

Sutton Lane

SM72BZ

Dunnymans Road

SM72JL

Castleton Drive

SM72QB

Garden Close

SM72BN

Basing Road

SM25PD

Fairlawn Road

SM73RB

Sutton Lane

SM73QR

Mellow Close

SM72BD

Holly Hill Drive

SM72HS

Pound Road

SM72BP

The Orchard

SM72PZ

Wilmot Way

SM72DG

Glenfield Road

SM79DP

Banstead Village

SM72JE

Greenhayes Avenue

SM73DL

Park Road

SM79BA

Banstead Village

SM72DR

Salisbury Road

SM72AT

Upper Dunnymans

SM73DH

Wilmot Cottages

SM72JP

Winkworth Road

SM79DB

Banstead Village

SM72HL

Wellesford Close

SM72JG

Greenhayes Gardens

SM72EU

Lyme Regis Road

SM72HZ

Gale Crescent

SM54HT

Fairlawn Road

SM73AB

Woodmansterne Lane

SM72DQ

Sandersfield Gardens

SM72NE

High Street

SM72DL

Sandersfield Road

SM72DY

Gerrards Mead

SM71AT

Banstead Village

SM72PJ

Courtlands Crescent

SM72DJ

Douglas Mews

SM72NQ

Court Road

SM72LA

Follyfield Road

SM72ER

Garrard Road

SM73QZ

The Maples

SM73QX

Sutton Lane

SM72QU

Lambert Road

SM72BJ

Kenilworth Close

SM72DS

Salisbury Road

SM72PR

De Burgh Park

SM72DZ

Garratts Lane

SM72QY

The Oval

SM72HX

Thornfield Road

SM73HH

Woodmansterne Lane

SM72AG

Ashley Drive

SM72HD

The Gables

SM72JR

Commonfield Road

SM72PE

Avenue Road

SM72AY

Holly Lane

SM72QJ

Winkworth Road

SM73DN

Park Road

SM72AQ

Basing Road

SM72LX

High Street

SM72HU

Pound Road

SM71BA

Brighton Road

SM72BE

Holly Lane East

SM73EU

Banstead Village

SM73AA

Woodmansterne Lane

SM72BB

Holly Lane West

SM73QP

Sutton Lane

SM72BS

Lower Northfield

SM72EH

Garratts Lane

SM72PA

Avenue Road

SM72BL

Basing Road

SM72HE

Holly Hill Park

SM73RD

Grange Meadow

SM72DT

Forge Steading

SM72EX

Ferndale Road

SM72BQ

The Horseshoe

SM72PL

Courtlands Crescent

SM71BE

Brighton Road

SM72NR

Glenfield Road

SM72EY

Lyme Regis Road

SM72GJ

Marlborough Mews

SM72HG

The Laurels

SM71AF

Brighton Road

SM72PF

Avenue Road

SM73AG

Croydon Lane

SM72ES

Shrubland Road

SM72QA

Wilmot Way

SM72AD

Banstead Village

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.