Reigate and Banstead: population and statistics
Reigate and Banstead has a population of 159,413 (2025) across 129.2 km², or 1,234 people per km². It ranks 162 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +10.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 159,413 residents
- 129.2 km²
- 1,234 people/km²
Reigate and Banstead in numbers
Population of Reigate and Banstead over time
Reigate and Banstead had 144,433 residents in 2015 and 159,413 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 149,545 |
| 2021 | 151,497 |
| 2022 | 153,765 |
| 2023 | 156,565 |
| 2024 | 158,579 |
| 2025 | 159,413 |
All indicators for Reigate and Banstead
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Reigate and Banstead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.7% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 237 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.6% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 59 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Reigate and Banstead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 65,110 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 171 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 31.7% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 159 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 20.0% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 116 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 59,849 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 168 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 73.5% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 259 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 25.9% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 60 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.7% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 50 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 15.7% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 221 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 11.5% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 257 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £480,824 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 39 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −0.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 274 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Reigate and Banstead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 242 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 80.7% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 76 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 7.6% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 164 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.6% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 171 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Reigate and Banstead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 7,855 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 152 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.3 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 116 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 6,950 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 146 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £43,434 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 78 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Reigate and Banstead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 79.6% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 85 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 306 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Reigate and Banstead | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 13.5% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 247 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Reigate and Banstead ranks 22 by population.
Average house price: £480,824 in Reigate and Banstead, compared with an average of £392,981 in South East and £308,859 across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 2.2% in Reigate and Banstead, compared with an average of 3.1% in South East and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 18.0% of the area's business sites.
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Business sectors: Reigate and Banstead
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical18.0% ×1.3
- Construction16.7% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade12.4% ×0.8
- Administrative and support services9.3% ×1.1
- Information and communication7.9% ×1.3
- Health and social work6.5% ×1.2
- Accommodation and food services5.1% ×0.7
- Real estate4.4% ×1.0
Where is Reigate and Banstead?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Reigate and Banstead?
Reigate and Banstead has 159,413 residents (2025), ranking 162 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Reigate and Banstead?
Reigate and Banstead covers 129.2 km², with a density of 1,234 people per km².
Is the population of Reigate and Banstead growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Reigate and Banstead went from 144,433 to 159,413, a change of +10.4%.
Where is Reigate and Banstead?
Reigate and Banstead is in South East (region). Latitude 51.249, longitude −0.160.
Average house price: what is the figure for Reigate and Banstead?
In Reigate and Banstead, “Average house price” stands at £480,824 (2026), ranking 39 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is £272,474.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Reigate and Banstead?
In Reigate and Banstead, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 2.2% (2026), ranking 306 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Reigate and Banstead?
The nearest to Reigate and Banstead are Tandridge (11 km), Epsom and Ewell (12 km), Sutton (13 km), Crawley (14 km), Croydon (14 km).