Heights Close Nork, Reigate and Banstead
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (SM7), about 160 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 31200680.
- Sales: 20 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £1,055,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 3, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band G; Band D in Reigate and Banstead costs £2,567 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Banstead, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Nork Park, is about 140 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 10.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 164 to 170 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Nork Clinic, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 4 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often theft from the person.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £1,055,000 | £1,055,000 | £1,055,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 | £1,000,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £843,680 | £843,680 | £843,680 |
| 2020 | 2 | £802,500 | £775,000 | £830,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £650,000 | £650,000 | £650,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £630,000 | £630,000 | £630,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2010 | 2 | £512,500 | £450,000 | £575,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £469,000 | £469,000 | £469,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £460,000 | £460,000 | £460,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £366,500 | £321,000 | £412,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £308,000 | £308,000 | £308,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | 4 SM7 1DR | Detached | £1,030,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Mar 2023 | 3 SM7 1DR | Detached | £1,055,000 | |
| 26 Oct 2022 | 16 SM7 1DR | Detached | £1,000,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2021 | 12 SM7 1DR | Detached | £843,680 | |
| 16 Oct 2020 | 1 SM7 1DR | Detached | £830,000 | |
| 16 Oct 2020 | 14 SM7 1DR | Detached | £775,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2015 | 3 SM7 1DR | Detached | £650,000 | |
| 5 Sep 2014 | 2 SM7 1DR | Detached | £630,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2011 | 16 SM7 1DR | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 11 SM7 1DR | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2010 | 14 SM7 1DR | Detached | £450,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2006 | 11 SM7 1DR | Detached | £469,000 | |
| 7 May 2004 | 4 SM7 1DR | Detached | £460,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2002 | 15 SM7 1DR | Detached | £412,000 | |
| 1 Feb 2002 | 12 SM7 1DR | Detached | £321,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | 7 SM7 1DR | Detached | £308,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2000 | 15 SM7 1DR | Detached | £349,950 | New build. |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 16 SM7 1DR | Detached | £335,000 | New build. |
| 28 Jul 1997 | 8 SM7 1DR | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 24 Oct 1996 | 10 SM7 1DR | Detached | £205,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 157 m². Most common: House, detached (10). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1967-1975 (2); 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Reigate and Banstead in 2026-27: Band D £2,567 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,711 | £1,996 | £2,281 | £2,567 | £3,137 | £3,707 | £4,278 | £5,133 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band G (40% of about 770 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 4 The Drive, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1DB: up to 7 homes, permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- The Clinic and Youth Centre, The Horseshoe, Banstead: up to 20 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 11 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 20 August 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, give and take, on the carriageway (immediate - emergency works)
- 12 August 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 12 August 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
- 12 August 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 164 m and 170 m above sea level (166 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM7 1DN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SM7 1DR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Banstead 149,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Epsom Downs 126,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Tattenham Corner 150,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 23 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Beacon School Banstead | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Banstead - Fir Tree Road | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Ditton Island Ferry Landing Thames Ditton | 11.6 km (7.2 miles) |
| Car parks | Banstead High Street Car Park | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 22 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Connected Kerb Charging Stations | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Gatwick Airport LGW | 18.8 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Nork Clinic | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Asda Pharmacy | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | The Old Cottage Hospital | 3.3 km (2 miles) |
| Police station | Epsom Police Station | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Banstead Nork Way Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nork Park 42 ha | 140 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tattenham Way Recreation Ground 6.7 ha | 120 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.6 ha | 390 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 42 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bowl barrow and later beacon at Tumble Beacon, a scheduled monument, 50 m east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bowl barrow and later beacon at Tumble Beacon | Scheduled monument | 50 m east |
| Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills, west of Brighton Road | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Two Saxon burial mounds on Gally Hills | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tangier Wood | Wood | 630 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Park Wood | Wood | 770 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Canons Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Lonesome Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Rose Hill | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Chipstead Bottom | Valley | 3 km (1.9 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 10.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 16 | 17 |
1 of the street's 17 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Reigate and Banstead: see them on the Reigate and Banstead page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School | Secondary | 11–16 | 260 m | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Banstead Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 2–7 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Banstead Community Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Warren Mead Infant School | Primary | 2–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Warren Mead Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery | Primary | 0–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years Centres | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beacon School SM7 1AG | School/college/university | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lodge Cafe KT20 5NQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Oct 2025 |
| Burgh Wood Montessori Nursery School SM7 1BT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Banstead Day Nursery And Preschool SM7 1DF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Highfield SF Connect (M And S Franchise) SM7 1AZ | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heights Close (3); On or near Tumblewood Road (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 22% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 9% | 17% |
| Private rented | under 1% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 5% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 62% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Tumblewood Road · Beacon Way · Picquets Way · Warren Mead · The Drive · Highdown Close · The Brindles · Buckles Way · Gables Way · Woodgavil
All the streets in SM7 and across Reigate and Banstead.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.