Shears Court is in Sunbury-On-Thames and in Spelthorne district. TW16 7NF is located in the Sunbury Common electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shears Court, Sunbury-on-thames, TW16 7NF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW16 7NE, TW16 7NB, TW16 7NA, TW16 7DU, TW16 7ES, TW16 7BX, TW16 7BF, TW16 7HZ, TW16 7HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW16 7NF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 32% | 34.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.2% | 44.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 14.3% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58.6% | 52.9% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 30% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 24.4% | 18.9% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 8.3% | -3.3% | 9.6% | -1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15.4% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 17.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 29.4% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.3% 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 | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 80.5% | 71.3% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -10.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other | 2% | 4.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 75% 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 | 82.5% | 75% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -8.2% |
| European Union | 5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 3.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 9.6% | 5.3% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.1% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.1% | 74% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 15.9% | 14.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3% | -4.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 4.7% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.4% | 76.7% | -7.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.2% | 37.2% | -6.0% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shears Court was 60.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.8% lower than the Sunbury Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shears Court has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Sunbury Common and the 152nd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Shears Court, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-05 | £205,889 |
| 6 Shears Court, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-08-12 | £237,333 |
| 7 Shears Court, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £254,000 | 2019-05-20 | £279,714 |
| 16 Shears Court, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-09-01 | £202,659 |
| 4 Shears Court, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-12-07 | £289,948 |
TW16 7NF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
TW16 7NF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 99 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meadhurst Primary School Feltham Hill Road , TW15 1LP | 1out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Nursery Road , TW16 6LY | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenyngton Manor Primary School Bryony Way , Off Beechwood Avenue TW16 7QL | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Green Street , TW16 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,267 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford CofE Primary School School Road , TW15 2BW | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 1,359 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,472 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 3,474 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwest Academy Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 3,510 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 | 2,990 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindon Bennett School Main Street , Hanworth TW13 6ST | 3out of 4 | 2,758 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Michael Steiner School Park Road , Hanworth Park TW13 6PN | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rise Free School Browells Lane , TW13 7EF | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Mead School Laleham Road , TW17 8EL | 4out of 4 | 3,530 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 3,542 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grill Sunbury | 98 Windmill Road, Sunbury-on-Thames | 538 yd | |
| Harris & Hoole Cafe | Tesco Supermarket, Escot Road | 583 yd | |
| Yo! To Go At Tesco Extra | Tesco Supermarket, Escot Road | 583 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 14A, Sunbury Cross Centre | 626 yd | |
| St Saviours Church Foodbank | St Saviours Church, Vicarage Road | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | The Royal British Legion, 41A The Parade | 654 yd | |
| Thaibury Kitchen | The Hare And Hounds Public House, 132 Vicarage Road | 835 yd | |
| The Hare And Hounds | The Hare And Hounds Public House, 132 Vicarage Road | 835 yd | |
| The Grizzly Bear | The Grizzly Bear Public House, 101 Nursery Road | 977 yd | |
| Running Horse | Running Horse Public House, Groveley Road | 1,019 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC | Units 3 And 4, Sunbury Cross Centre | 583 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 17, Sunbury Cross Centre | 609 yd | |
| Fireaway Sunbury-On-Thames Limited | Fireaway Sunbury, 25 The Parade | 646 yd | |
| Papa John's | Papa Johns, 21 The Parade | 666 yd | |
| James Fish And Chips | Fish And Chips, 189 Vicarage Road | 683 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Superstore, Escot Road | 583 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Sunbury Cross Centre, Sunbury On Thames | 583 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 2c, Sunbury Cross Centre | 583 yd | |
| Costco Wholesale | Costco, 41A Hanworth Road | 973 yd | |
| Fizz Experience Trading As Warehouse Demo Service At Costco | Costco, 41A Hanworth Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spelthorne Sports Club STAINES ROAD WEST | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| The Gym (London Sunbury) STAINES ROAD WEST | health and fitness suite | 617 yd |
| Groveley Recreation Ground (Closed) King George Close | grass pitches | 856 yd |
| Springfield Primary School NURSERY ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Sunbury Leisure Centre NURSERY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Meadhurst Sports Club CHERTSEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 956 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.