Brightside Avenue is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 1NG is located in the Riverside and Laleham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brightside Avenue, Staines, TW18 1NG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 1NQ, TW18 1NE, TW18 1NH, TW18 1NF, TW18 1HP, TW18 1LN, TW18 1HW, TW18 1LU, TW18 1ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW18 1NG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 53.1% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.9% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 26.5% | 34% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 44.7% | -7.2% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
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 | 46.6% | 47.6% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 19.6% | 11.9% | -7.7% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 16.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 20.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 30% | 4.6% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 92.2% | 87.1% | -5.1% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.4% | 86.8% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.8% | 86.5% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.1% | 9.1% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.6% | 76.7% | 6.9% |
| Ireland | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brightside Avenue was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Riverside and Laleham average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Brightside Avenue has the 9th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Riverside and Laleham and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 308 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Brightside Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2025-03-28 | £497,801 |
| 16 Brightside Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2022-10-18 | £536,546 |
| 38 Brightside Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £449,950 | 2018-10-29 | £536,055 |
| 16 Brightside Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,500 | 2018-09-06 | £488,904 |
| 14 Brightside Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2018-04-17 | £481,902 |
TW18 1NG 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 | 95 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 4,219 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckland Primary School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Junior School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Infant School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | - not rated | 198 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscroft Junior School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 1,296 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Middle School St Mary's Crescent , Stanwell TW19 7HU | - not rated | 3,972 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrcroft Middle School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9EW | - not rated | 4,112 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | - not rated | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 2out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | - not rated | 2,607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spelthorne College Church Road , TW15 2XD | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strode's College High Street , TW20 9DR | - not rated | 4,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leacroft School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 1,526 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Tuition Centre Leacroft , TW18 4NN | - not rated | 1,591 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Laurels Preparatory School 3 Clarendon Road , TW15 2QJ | - not rated | 2,320 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , Stanwell TW15 3DU | 4out of 4 | 2,548 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staines & Laleham Sports Assoc | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 482 yd | |
| Busy B's Playcafe At Staines And Laleham Hockey Club | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 482 yd | |
| Little Shoots Cub House At Staines And Laleham Sports Assoc | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 482 yd | |
| Royal Coffee Lounge And Diner | 25 Edinburgh Drive, Laleham | 660 yd | |
| Notcutts Garden Centre | 150 Staines Road, Laleham | 755 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat | Staines Road, Laleham | 686 yd | |
| Jolly Butcher | Jolly Butcher Public House, 174 Kingston Road | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grill | 37 Edinburgh Drive, Laleham | 622 yd | |
| Masala One | Masalla One, 180A Kingston Road | 760 yd | |
| Kim's Kitchen | Kims Kitchen, 12 Broadway | 1,006 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 6 Broadway, Kingston Road | 1,006 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Broadway | 1,028 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | The Co-operative, 194A Laleham Road | 857 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staines And Laleham Sports Association WORPLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 471 yd |
| The Cygnet Pool KINGSTON ROAD | swimming pool | 601 yd |
| Matthew Arnold Sports Centre KINGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| Staines Park WITHEYGATE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 996 yd |
| Wheatsheaf Park STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WHEATSHEAF LANE | grass pitches | 1,024 yd |
| The Thames Club WHEATSHEAF LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 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 | 39.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.