Mole Valley vs Reigate and Banstead
A side-by-side comparison of the Mole Valley and Reigate and Bansteadlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Reigate and Banstead is the more populous; council tax is lower in Mole Valley; Mole Valley has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Mole Valley | Reigate and Banstead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 87,386 | 150,846 |
| Density | 338/km² | 1,168/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,520 | £2,567 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 96% |
| Aged under 16 | 17% | 20% |
| Aged 16–64 | 59% | 62% |
| Aged 65+ | 24% | 18% |