Town Pop. 3,445

Living in Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead): Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) most outperforms the national norm: 39/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 39/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the KT20 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) sits 13 points below the KT20 district figure of 52/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91) and economic health (85). For the surrounding area, see KT20 postcode district.

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Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
68.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 65 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
other 56 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 29 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Orchard Way 14 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
69
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 12
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
4 schools in area · 14 within 4km
2Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • The Children's Trust SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • The Surrey Teaching CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Tadworth Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Epsom Downs Community School & Early Years CentresPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsEpsom General Hospital2.8 mi
East Surrey Hospital4.6 mi
St. Helier Hospital5.5 mi
Hospital waitsEpsom And St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.1%
Nearest GP surgeryHeathcote Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity1,479 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
39
Full fibre (FTTP)74.6%
available across Reigate and Banstead
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 108 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed2%Retired27.4%Student4.4%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary13.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership82.8%
Among the least-deprived 18% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
Council tax Reigate and Banstead · 2026-27
A £1,711
B £1,997
C £2,282
D £2,567
E £3,137
F £3,708
G £4,278
H £5,134
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
37
Kingswood 0.2 mi
Tadworth 1.2 mi
Tattenham Corner 1.9 mi
J8 M25 2.3 mi
J7 M23 2.4 mi
J8 M25 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £742,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£723k £1.1m £1.6m £2.0m 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Tadworth and Epsom Downs 66 1.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Kingswood 45 1.5 mi away ⇄
Chipstead and Woodmansterne 56 2.2 mi away ⇄
Banstead 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hooley 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Langley Vale 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Gatton 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Netherne on-the-Hill 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Merstham 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Headley (Mole Valley) 31 3.1 mi away ⇄
South Merstham 52 3.5 mi away ⇄
Reigate 63 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) a nice place to live?

Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead)?

Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead)?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) are The Children's Trust School and The Surrey Teaching Centre, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) in total.

What are house prices like in Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead)?

The current median house price in Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead) is £742,500, around 161% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 41%.

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Postcode districts in Kingswood (Reigate and Banstead)

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