Thames Side is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 2HF 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 2HF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 2LW, TW18 3LR, TW18 3LS, TW18 3NP, TW18 3LP, TW18 2LN, TW18 3ND, TW18 3LU, TW18 2ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW18 2HF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 17% | 23.7% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.3% | 50.4% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 17.5% | 14.8% | -2.7% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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 | 45.3% | 44.2% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 36.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 14.6% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 15.7% | 10.6% | -5.1% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 10.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.9% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.1% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 17.8% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.2% | 41.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.3% | 92.7% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 11.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.1% 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 | 88% | 83.1% | -4.9% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 5% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 83.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 12% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 3.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 0.4% | -9.3% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.2% | 13.5% | -9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.6% | 37.2% | -10.6% |
| Christian | 63.3% | 46.2% | 17.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Side was 38.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.0% lower than the Riverside and Laleham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thames Side has the 20th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Riverside and Laleham and the 100th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 20.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £780,000 | 2024-05-10 | £828,385 |
| 89 Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2024-02-02 | £908,865 |
| 71 Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £850,000 | 2023-03-31 | £845,741 |
| 94 Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £990,000 | 2022-07-13 | £1,044,708 |
| 77 Thames Side, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £741,500 | 2021-12-03 | £839,578 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TW18 2HF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 3,466 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,055 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,130 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Primary School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 2,084 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 | 1,178 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | 4out of 4 | 4,596 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 4,690 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 1,797 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Perkins's School Guildford Road , Chertsey KT16 9BN | - not rated | 3,975 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 4,015 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Holloway and Bedford New College Egham Hill , TW20 0EX | - not rated | 4,123 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 | 704 yd | |
| The Thames Club | Thames Club Limited, Wheatsheaf Park | 777 yd | |
| The Thames Club Lounge | The Thames Club, Wheatsheaf Lane | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf & Pigeon | Wheatsheaf And Pigeon Public House, Penton Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | The Co-operative, 194A Laleham Road | 930 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Park STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WHEATSHEAF LANE | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| The Thames Club WHEATSHEAF LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 756 yd |
| Bishops Way Recreation Ground LACEY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,068 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 | 2.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.9% |
| 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 | 63.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.