Living in SM7, Reigate and Banstead
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SM7 in Reigate and Banstead. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Reigate and Banstead: £480,481, up 0.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South East average is £380,380.
What actually sold around SM7
96 recorded home sales on the streets around central SM7 in the last 2 years, with a median of £585,000 and a range from £170,000 to £1,150,000. Mostly flats and maisonettes.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 FORGE STEADING, SM7 2DT | flat-maisonette | £315,000 | 2026-06-11 |
| ROSEWOOD HOLLY LANE, SM7 2AY | detached | £1,150,000 | 2026-06-10 |
| 15 WINGFIELD COURT, SM7 2GD | flat-maisonette | £337,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 6 CHEVIOT CLOSE, SM7 2PD | flat-maisonette | £365,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 13 CHEYNE COURT PARK ROAD, SM7 3BS | flat-maisonette | £340,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 74 LAMBERT ROAD, SM7 2QX | semi-detached | £590,000 | 2026-04-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
38 schools within 3 miles , of which 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Harris Academy Sutton | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Chipstead Valley Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.8 mi |
| Barrow Hedges Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
| Banstead Community Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
20 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 6 fee-paying schools.
Private schools
6 fee-paying schools within 3 miles: Aberdour Preparatory School, Banstead Preparatory School, Chinthurst School, Homefield Preparatory School, Seaton House School, Sutton High School GDST.
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 25.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.5% |
| Skilled trades | 11.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
71 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SM7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Reigate and Banstead's figures.
Common questions about SM7
What is the average house price in SM7?
The average sold price in Reigate and Banstead is £480,481 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SM7?
Prices in Reigate and Banstead are up 0.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SM7?
The median of 96 recorded sales around central SM7 in the last 2 years is £585,000, ranging from £170,000 to £1,150,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SM7?
38 schools sit within 3 miles of central SM7, and 92% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SM7?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM7 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SM7 at risk of flooding?
Central SM7 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SM7 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 92% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £585,000; the area sits in decile 9 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 71 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SM7 safe?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SM7 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SM7 or SM2, SM7 or KT17, SM7 or CR5.
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