BansteadSM7
Reigate and Banstead · South East
SM7 covers Banstead in Surrey's commuter belt, approximately 15 miles south of central London. Over five years, property prices grew at 1.2% compound annual rate whilst rental yields expanded at 5.7% annually, indicating stronger investment returns from lettings than capital appreciation. Population increased 1.3% during the same period. The area scores 60.1 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 93rd percentile nationally, with early-stage gentrification characteristics. This combination suggests evolving residential demand without yet seeing sustained price acceleration typical of later gentrification phases. The divergence between rental and price growth reflects current market dynamics where tenant demand outpaces owner-occupier competition.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.7% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.3% per year
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What's changing in Banstead · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.9 points this month to 61/100, driven mainly by safety.
80 planning applications submitted in SM7 over the last six months, including 6 new build residential schemes proposing 6 homes, 1 change of use, 5 demolition.
- Submission of drainage verification details pursuant to condition 14 of permission 22/02493/F. Demolition of existing equestrian buildings. Erection of 6 houses with landscaping, parking and associated works together with a replacement barn for storage.Feb 2026 · pending
- Submission of remediation strategy and verification details pursuant to condition 13 of permission 23/00822/F. Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 4 residential dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.Apr 2026 · Registered
- Submission of asbestos survey details pursuant to condition 9 of permission 23/00822/F. Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 4 residential dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.Apr 2026 · Registered
Banstead (SM7) common questions
Is Banstead up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Banstead (SM7) as Early. Its trajectory score is 61/100 (Strong), in the top 6% of districts nationally. The score is up 4.4 points over the last 12 months.
Is Banstead safe?
Banstead has a safety score of 83/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Banstead?
The average property price in Banstead (SM7) is £518k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Banstead?
The median monthly rent in Banstead (SM7) is £1,536 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Banstead?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Earls Court (SW5), Stevenage (SG1), West Kensington (W14), Letchworth Garden City (SG6), Putney (SW15). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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