Affluence in SM7 2AB
How SM7 2AB ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Banstead
- Council
- Reigate and Banstead
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,407 (2024)
SM7 2ABBanstead
How well off SM7 2AB is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM7 2AB area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. Its weakest domain is crime (decile 4.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime4.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Living environment7.0
- Barriers to housing and services9.0
- Income10.0
- Employment10.0
- Children in low-income families10.0
- Older people in low-income households10.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the SM7 2AB area is well below that, at 31.7%. 12.3% are retired and 4.6% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM7 2AB area is below that, at 25.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM7 2AB area is below that, at 27.6%. 15.6% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM7 2AB sits in (Banstead): about 2,407 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.