Affluence in SM7 2HU
How SM7 2HU ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Banstead
- Council
- Reigate and Banstead
- Region
- South East
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,259 (2024)
SM7 2HUBanstead
How well off SM7 2HU is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the SM7 2HU area averages decile 7.0 of 10 — more affluent than most of England. The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Living environment5.0
- Older people in low-income households5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Crime6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Health and disability7.0
- Children in low-income families7.0
- Barriers to housing and services8.0
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 2HU area is above that, at 63.7%. 19.1% are retired and 4.5% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the SM7 2HU area is above that, at 42.1%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the SM7 2HU area is broadly in line with that, at 35.6%. 14.3% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood SM7 2HU sits in (Banstead): about 1,259 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.