Higher Drive, Banstead
House prices, sold prices and local information for SM7 1PL, SM7 1PS, SM7 1PQ.
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At a glance
33 property sales on Higher Drive, Banstead have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £1,640,000. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £1,342,833. That is 15% above the Banstead average of £1,426,250 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 3 of them sold for more the second time. Recorded sale prices on Higher Drive range from £810,000 to £2,025,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Higher Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SM7 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 37 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £1,342,833 | 3 Jul 2026 |
Sold prices on Higher Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44, Higher Drive SM7 1PF | 3 Jul 2026 | £1,700,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 11 Nov 2025 | £1,580,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 54, Higher Drive SM7 1PQ | 8 Aug 2025 | £1,250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 107, Higher Drive SM7 1PS | 29 Jul 2025 | £1,360,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 87, Higher Drive SM7 1PW | 9 Sep 2024 | £1,325,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 14, Higher Drive SM7 1PF | 30 Aug 2024 | £1,400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 33, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 26 Jun 2024 | £1,500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 14 Jun 2024 | £1,792,500 | Detached | Freehold |
| 103, Higher Drive SM7 1PS | 7 Jun 2024 | £1,750,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 35, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 22 Nov 2023 | £1,400,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 56, Higher Drive SM7 1PQ | 10 Nov 2023 | £1,300,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 64, Higher Drive SM7 1PQ | 3 Nov 2023 | £1,425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 52, Higher Drive SM7 1PQ | 31 Jul 2023 | £1,180,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Higher Drive SM7 1PF | 23 Feb 2023 | £1,475,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 36, Higher Drive SM7 1PF | 18 Jan 2023 | £2,025,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 113, Higher Drive SM7 1PS | 9 Jan 2023 | £1,275,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 98, Higher Drive SM7 1PQ | 6 Jan 2023 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 21 Dec 2021 | £1,720,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 70, Higher Drive SM7 1PQ | 15 Dec 2021 | £1,615,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 37, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 22 Nov 2021 | £1,501,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 57, Higher Drive SM7 1PW | 25 Jun 2021 | £1,450,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 115, Higher Drive SM7 1PS | 23 Jun 2021 | £1,150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 77, Higher Drive SM7 1PW | 26 Feb 2021 | £1,451,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 131, Higher Drive SM7 1PS | 18 Dec 2020 | £1,310,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 48, Higher Drive SM7 1PQ | 20 Apr 2020 | £1,295,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 125, Higher Drive SM7 1PS | 31 Mar 2020 | £1,200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 21, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 24 Jan 2020 | £1,250,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 55, Higher Drive SM7 1PW | 27 Nov 2019 | £1,260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 23, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 19 Jul 2019 | £1,150,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 29 Jan 2018 | £1,100,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 5, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 11 May 2017 | £1,160,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 19, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 13 Mar 2017 | £950,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 25, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 2 Dec 2016 | £1,500,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 63, Higher Drive SM7 1PW | 25 Oct 2016 | £1,175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 131, Higher Drive SM7 1PS | 30 Mar 2016 | £810,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 19 Feb 2016 | £900,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Higher Drive SM7 1PL | 10 Feb 2016 | £1,000,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25, Higher Drive | £1,500,000 (Dec 2016) → £1,580,000 (Nov 2025) | +5% over 9 yrs |
| 9, Higher Drive | £900,000 (Feb 2016) → £1,720,000 (Dec 2021) | +91% over 6 yrs |
| 131, Higher Drive | £810,000 (Mar 2016) → £1,310,000 (Dec 2020) | +62% over 5 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Higher Drive
Crime
39 crimes were reported within about a mile of Higher Drive in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Higher Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham Flood alert area
- Groundwater flooding in South East London Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Higher Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Mead Junior School 250 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Warren Mead Infant School 200 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Banstead Community Junior School 278 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Banstead Infant School and Nursery 240 pupils | Primary | 2–7 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School 406 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| The Beacon School 959 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Requires improvement Report | 1.1 mi |
| Banstead Preparatory School 241 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Epsom College 1,152 pupils | Other independent school | 11–19 | Report | 1.2 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Banstead station 0.3 mi · 6 min walk
- Epsom Downs station 1.0 mi · 19 min walk
- Belmont station 1.3 mi · 25 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Osier Way Footpath (opp, Fir Tree Road) 5 min walk
- Railway Station (Stop B, Fir Tree Road) 5 min walk
- Sycamore Rise (adj, Fir Tree Road) 5 min walk
- Railway Station (Stop A, Fir Tree Road) 6 min walk
GP surgeries
- Nork Clinic
63 Nork Way, Banstead · 0.4 mi - Longcroft Clinic
5 Woodmansterne Lane, Banstead · 1.3 mi - Integrated Care Partnership - Och
Alexandra Road, Epsom · 1.6 mi - Tattenham Health Centre
Tattenham Crescent, Epsom · 1.6 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Nork Way Banstead · 0.3 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Fir Tree Road Express · 0.7 mi
- Marks and Spencer Simply Food M&S Banstead SF · 0.9 mi
- Marks and Spencer BP M&S Highfield BP · 1.0 mi
Pharmacies
- Madison's Pharmacy · 0.3 mi
- Pearl Chemist · 1.0 mi
- Boots · 1.0 mi
Dentists
- Zen Dental · 1.0 mi
- Ground Floor · 1.0 mi
- Dental Surgery · 1.1 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 10 of 10 |
| Employment | 10 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 10 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 10 of 10 |
| Crime | 10 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 93.9% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 5.1% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 1.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 590 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.2% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 57.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 29.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,782 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 92% |
Share of homes across Sutton with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Higher Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 65.9% | 68.3% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 25.1% | 17.6% |
| Other ethnic group | 4.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 2.4% | 4.8% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2% | 5.9% |
Religion
| Here | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| No religion | 22.3% | 32.3% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 7% |
| Hindu | 9.9% | 7% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Country of birth
| Here | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 72.2% |
| Born outside the UK | 26.9% | 27.8% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 50.6% | 39.8% |
| No qualifications | 12.9% | 15.2% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 12% | 12.9% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 11.6% | 15.6% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 7% | 9.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.8% |
General health
| Here | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.4% | 51.4% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 34% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.6% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cars or vans in household | 44.7% | 22.8% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 29% | 7.4% |
| 1 car or van in household | 22% | 47% |
| No cars or vans in household | 4.2% | 22.8% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Sutton.
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Estate agents near Higher Drive
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- Williams Harlow 0.9 mi
- Saunders 0.9 mi
- Cubitt & West 1.0 mi
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