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SM7 2GJ · Neighbourhood Report
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Last updated 14 AUG 2026

SM7 2GJ

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One of the more comfortable corners of Reigate and Banstead: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.

What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.

NestScope Score
89/ 100

One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England

This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 10/10, ranked 30,038 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?

How this score is calculated
01 — Snapshot

Around SM7 2GJ.

The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.

Schools85

Are the schools any good?

3Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
  • 10 rated Good or better within 2 mi
  • 16 schools in total
  • IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Closest
1St Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimaryAges 4–11Good0.1 mi2Banstead Community Junior SchoolPrimaryAges 7–11Good0.2 mi3Banstead Infant School and NurseryPrimaryAges 2–7Good0.3 mi4The Beacon SchoolSecondaryAges 11–16Requires Improvement0.7 mi5Banstead Preparatory SchoolOtherAges 2–110.7 mi6Aberdour Preparatory SchoolOtherAges 2–110.9 mi
Safety79

Is it safe?

31crimes last month
  • Safer than most UK areas on recorded crime
  • IMD crime decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 31 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 21.2)

Crimes reported last month · UK Police API

Healthcare88

Can I see a GP?

6GP & hospitals
  • Everyday healthcare is right on hand
  • IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
  • 6 GP, 7 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Transport82

Can I get to work?

No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 10 bus stops nearby

NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →

Green space88

How green is it?

11green spaces
  • Very green — open space all around
Amenities95

Can I get the shopping done?

14shops & libraries
  • Everyday shopping on the doorstep
  • 12 supermarkets within 2 mi — Marks and Spencer, Tesco, Waitrose, Cook… — nearest 0.1 mi — library 0.1 mi

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02 — Environment

Environment & risk near SM7 2GJ.

Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.

03 — House prices

Sold prices in SM7.

Average sold price by property type across the SM7 district, 2021–2026.

04 — Write-up

About SM7 2GJ

SM7 2GJ scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and healthcare — with M&S Banstead SF 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.

In national context, SM7 2GJ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 10/10, ranked 30,038 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 7/10).

There are 16 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 7 rated Good. The nearest school is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.

There were 31 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a moderate level of immediate-area crime.

Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 7 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is VICTORIA CHEMIST, 0.1 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.

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05 — Method

How this NestScope Score works.

01
We map what’s nearby. Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around SM7 2GJ — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
02
We blend in national context. Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
03
One score, six visible factors. Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
06 — Questions
Is SM7 2GJ a good place to live?

SM7 2GJ scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, and nationally it is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. It is strongest on amenities (95/100) and weakest on safety (79/100) — which of those matters more is your call, not the score's.

How many schools are near SM7 2GJ?

There are 16 schools within a 2-mile catchment of SM7 2GJ, including 3 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted, compiled by NestScope.

Is SM7 2GJ safe?

31 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of SM7 2GJ in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 10/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.

What transport is near SM7 2GJ?

Transport within 0.5 miles of SM7 2GJ includes 10 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN, mapped by NestScope. About 11 km² is reachable from SM7 2GJ within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).

What is the NestScope Score for SM7 2GJ?

SM7 2GJ has a NestScope Score of 89/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.

How far around SM7 2GJ does NestScope look?

NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around SM7 2GJ: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.

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Compiled by NestScope (nestscope.uk) from DfE/Ofsted · UK Police API · NHS ODS · NaPTAN · Ordnance Survey · Geolytix. Crown Copyright / OGL. Cite as: NestScope — SM7 2GJ area report, nestscope.uk/area/SM7+2GJ. Look up any postcode: nestscope.uk/area/YOUR+POSTCODE — e.g. SW1A 1AA, M1 1AE, BS1 1HT.