Reigate and Banstead vs Sutton
A side-by-side comparison of the Reigate and Banstead and Suttonlocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Sutton is the more populous; council tax is lower in Sutton; Sutton has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Reigate and Banstead | Sutton | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 150,846 | 209,636 |
| Density | 1,168/km² | 4,781/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 1% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,567 | £2,379 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 96% | 97% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 21% |
| Aged 16–64 | 62% | 64% |
| Aged 65+ | 18% | 15% |