Ford Close is in Ashford and in Spelthorne district. TW15 3SB is located in the Ashford East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ford Close, Ashford, TW15 3SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW15 3RU, TW15 3SD, TW15 3RZ, TW15 3RP, TW15 3RY, TW15 3SA, TW15 3QX, TW15 3RD, TW15 3RF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW15 3SB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.8% | 38.5% | 9.7% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 49.8% | -7.3% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51% | 49.4% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 41.9% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 7.9% | -1.0% | 12.7% | -4.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 13.9% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 14.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 16% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.1% | 37.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 5.5% | 2.6% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 9.7% | 7.0% | 3.1% | 6.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 6.4% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 5.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 85.7% | 70.8% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -10.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 85.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.9% | 85.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 2.2% | -3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 86.5% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 10.9% | 10.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 0% | -10.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Sikh | 7.9% | 0.9% | 7.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ford Close was 92.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% higher than the Ashford Common average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ford Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Ashford Common and the 93rd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Ford Close, Ashford, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-12-08 | £622,385 |
| 25 Ford Close, Ashford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2022-10-14 | £793,469 |
| 27 Ford Close, Ashford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £669,950 | 2022-06-21 | £693,495 |
| 3 Ford Close, Ashford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2020-11-27 | £755,006 |
| 5 Ford Close, Ashford, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2020-10-29 | £676,274 |
TW15 3SB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael Catholic Primary School Feltham Hill Road , TW15 2DG | 4out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarendon Primary School Knapp Road , TW15 2HZ | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Primary School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Park Primary School Station Crescent , TW15 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,360 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford CofE Primary School School Road , TW15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 4,039 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | 4out of 4 | 4,966 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 1,398 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Mead School Laleham Road , TW17 8EL | 4out of 4 | 3,981 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 4,729 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Manor Golf Club | Fordbridge Road, Ashford | 270 yd | |
| 96 Degrees At Spelthorne Community Tennis Centre | Spelthorne Community Tennis Centre, Fordbridge Park | 614 yd | |
| PlayDates.Ashford | Ashford Community Centre, Woodthorpe Road | 791 yd | |
| Royal Coffee Lounge And Diner | 25 Edinburgh Drive, Laleham | 935 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 3, 5 Grove House | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Fairway | 91 Fordbridge Road, Ashford | 366 yd | |
| The District Arms | District Arms Public House, 180 Woodthorpe Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mario's | 3 Grove House, Church Road | 940 yd | |
| Royal Grill | 37 Edinburgh Drive, Laleham | 957 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 3, Church Road | 1,041 yd | |
| Chicken City | 2 Church Road, Ashford | 1,047 yd | |
| Create Sushi | 92 Church Road, Ashford | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best One | 138 Stanwell Road, Ashford | 678 yd | |
| Co-Op | 17 Church Parade, Church Road | 945 yd | |
| Desie Style | 30 Church Road, Ashford | 987 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 6 New Parade, Church Road | 999 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Express, Church Road | 1,047 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Manor Golf Club FORDBRIDGE ROAD | golf | 269 yd |
| Fordbridge Park FORDBRIDGE PARK FORDBRIDGE PARK KINGSTON ROAD | tennis courts | 415 yd |
| Brooklands College (Ashford Campus) (Closed) Church Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,046 yd |
| St Michael Catholic Primary School FELTHAM HILL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.