Thames Side is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 2HB 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 Thames Side, Staines, TW18 2HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 2HD, TW18 2LA, TW18 2JU, TW18 2HE, TW18 2JZ, TW18 2JY, TW18 2LD, TW18 2QE, TW18 2LB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW18 2HB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 48.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 46.4% | 51.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 29.9% | 33.3% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 43.6% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 16.5% | 12.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.2% | 43.8% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 42.1% | 39.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 15.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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.
In the area around TW18 2HB this area, 9.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.9% | 9.2% | -5.7% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 10.8% | 3.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 12.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15.4% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 45.1% | 4.4% | 33.8% | 11.3% |
| Other | 9.3% | 3.1% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 2.7% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 82.3% | 84.4% | 2.1% | 81.4% | 3.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 75.1% | 75.9% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 10.7% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 9.1% | 4.9% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.2% | 74.6% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 15.4% | 12.1% | 9.8% | 5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 3.9% | -2.8% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.2% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10% | 3.9% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4% | 13.5% | -9.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.8% | 37.2% | -5.4% |
| Christian | 53.4% | 46.2% | 7.2% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.2% | 6.0% | 1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Side was 62.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.1% higher than the Riverside and Laleham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thames Side has the 13th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Riverside and Laleham and the 150th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 288.9%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Barrington Court Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-01-21 | £265,979 |
| Garage 8 Associated With Flat 10 Barrington Court Thames Side, Staines, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2021-01-21 | £265,979 |
| 7 Barrington Court Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2015-11-19 | £316,028 |
| The Penthouse Barrington Court Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2013-05-31 | £684,407 |
| 12 Barrington Court Thames Side, Staines, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2012-05-14 | £320,626 |
TW18 2HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 92 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 4,132 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 648 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,085 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Primary School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 907 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 3,446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 5,251 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | 4out of 4 | 5,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 1,149 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 3,472 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 3,614 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Royal Holloway and Bedford New College Egham Hill , TW20 0EX | - not rated | 4,285 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Mcdonalds, Two Rivers Retail Park | 593 yd | |
| Daise's Kitchen | Unit 1a, Tims Boatyard, Timsway | 645 yd | |
| The Thames Club | Thames Club Limited, Wheatsheaf Park | 649 yd | |
| The Thames Club Lounge | The Thames Club, Wheatsheaf Lane | 649 yd | |
| Thameside Youth Club | Wyatt Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf & Pigeon | Wheatsheaf And Pigeon Public House, Penton Road | 405 yd | |
| The Beehive | 35 Edgell Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 616 yd | |
| Staines Boat Club | Staines Boat Club, 28 Riverside Drive | 883 yd | |
| The Retreat | Staines Road, Laleham | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | The Co-operative, 194A Laleham Road | 800 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady Of The Rosary School Park Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 471 yd |
| Wheatsheaf Park STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WHEATSHEAF LANE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| The Thames Club WHEATSHEAF LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Staines Park WITHEYGATE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 835 yd |
| Spelthorne Leisure Centre KNOWLE GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Bishops Way Recreation Ground LACEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,092 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 46.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 46.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.