Area guide · Reigate and Banstead

Living in Reigate

A snapshot of life in Reigate, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Reigate is a town in Reigate and Banstead, South East with a population of 23,774. The average house price is £662,809 and the overall crime rate is 60.4 per 1,000 residents.

Where Reigate ranks

Population

23,774

Avg House Price

£662,809

Crime Rate

60.4/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

384 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£38,743.5

Median Age

45.3

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Reigate's detached homes (£1,153,266) command roughly 3.6× the price of a flat (£320,712).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Reigate prices have risen 28% over the last 9 years (£517,748 → £662,809).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£1,153,266	£1,150,000	94
Semi-Detached	£675,443	£625,000	122
Terraced	£566,610	£547,500	68
Flat	£320,712	£315,000	127

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Reigate is 60.4 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Reigate: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 6 schools (6 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	6
Primary	6
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Dovers Green School	Primary	Good
Hatchlands Primary	Primary	Good
Holmesdale Community Infant School	Primary	Good
Reigate Parish Church Primary School	Primary	No rating available
Reigate Priory Community Junior School	Primary	Outstanding
Sandcross Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Reigate averages 384 Mbps — 284% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Reigate homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 62% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	69.4
% Rated C or Above	62%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,330

Demographics & Economy

Population	23,774
Median Age	45.3
Median Household Income	£38,743.5
Employment Rate	60.5%
Owner Occupied	72.2%
Degree-Level Qualified	41.7%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Reigate?

The average house price in Reigate is £662,809 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Reigate?

The most affordable entry point in Reigate is a flat, with an average price of £320,712.

Is Reigate a safe place to live?

Reigate has a recorded crime rate of 60.4 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Reigate?

Reigate has 6 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Reigate?

Average broadband download speeds in Reigate are around 384 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 95.1% of premises.

How big is Reigate?

Reigate is a settlement in Reigate and Banstead with a population of approximately 23,774.

Most compared with

How does Reigate stack up against its neighbours?

Ashtead

Reigate

House price: £694,684 · £662,809
Crime rate: 56 · 60.4
Distance: 6.6 mi

Banstead

Reigate

House price: £677,179 · £662,809
Crime rate: 60.3 · 60.4
Distance: 5.9 mi

Broadbridge Heath

Reigate

House price: £429,327 · £662,809
Crime rate: 45.4 · 60.4
Distance: 13.6 mi

Bromley

Reigate

House price: £581,585 · £662,809
Crime rate: 69.9 · 60.4
Distance: 14.5 mi

Byfleet

Reigate

House price: £613,958 · £662,809
Crime rate: 51.1 · 60.4
Distance: 13.7 mi

Caterham

Reigate

House price: £534,519 · £662,809
Crime rate: 55.2 · 60.4
Distance: 6.0 mi

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