Affluence in SM7 2BQ
How SM7 2BQ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Banstead
- Council
- Reigate and Banstead
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,655 (2024)
SM7 2BQBanstead
How well off SM7 2BQ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM7 2BQ area averages decile 9.0 of 10 — among the most affluent fifth of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Crime6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Children in low-income families6.0
- Income7.0
- Employment8.0
- Education and skills8.0
- Older people in low-income households8.0
- Health and disability9.0
- Barriers to housing and services10.0
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 2BQ area is below that, at 48.5%. 37.3% 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 2BQ area is above that, at 38.6%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM7 2BQ area is broadly in line with that, at 32.4%. 17.8% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM7 2BQ sits in (Banstead): about 1,655 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.