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Reigate and Banstead

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About

Reigate and Banstead is a district in Surrey, South East England, covering an area of approximately 129 square kilometres. It includes the towns of Reigate, Banstead, and Redhill, along with several smaller villages. The district is situated near the North Downs, offering a mix of urban and rural landscapes. Transport links are strong, with the M25 and M23 motorways nearby, and rail connections to London and the south coast.

The area features a range of residential neighbourhoods, business parks, and retail centres, including the Mercery Shopping Centre in Redhill. Green spaces like Reigate Park and Banstead Commons provide recreational opportunities. The district has a mix of historic buildings, such as Reigate Castle grounds, and modern developments. Schools and healthcare facilities serve the local population, making it a practical place to live and work.

Area overview

On average Reigate and Banstead has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Reigate and Banstead is £65,514 per year. There are 59 schools in Reigate and Banstead: 36 primary (3 Outstanding and 30 Good) and 7 secondary (1 Outstanding and 5 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Social housing

9.8%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Reigate and Banstead Population

150,846

Population density

1,168.1 per km²

Demographics

British

115,949

76.87%

Other White

9,238

6.12%

Indian

4,637

3.07%

Other Asian

2,880

1.91%

African

2,878

1.91%

Total population: 150,846

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

22,374

37.38%

Owns outright

20,196

33.74%

Private landlord or letting agency

8,482

14.17%

Other social rented

5,825

9.73%

Social rents from council

1,082

1.81%

Total households: 59,849

Property prices in Reigate and Banstead

Based on 1,915 recent sales, the median property price is £485,000 in Reigate and Banstead area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £5,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	472	£800,000	£486,100	£625,000	£1,072,331	£1,925,250
Flats	506	£275,000	£115,875	£222,125	£340,000	£498,750
Semi-Detached	566	£530,000	£370,000	£442,500	£650,000	£853,750
Terraced	371	£449,950	£319,500	£395,000	£525,000	£697,500

10 years price trend in Reigate and Banstead

All wards in Reigate and Banstead

Banstead Village

Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne

Earlswood & Whitebushes

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

Horley Central & South

Horley East & Salfords

Horley West & Sidlow

Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton

Meadvale & St John's

Nork

Redhill East

Redhill West & Wray Common

Reigate

South Park & Woodhatch

Tattenham Corner & Preston

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail