St Olaves Close is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 2LH 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 St Olaves Close, Staines, TW18 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 2LJ, TW18 2PN, TW18 2LL, TW18 2LF, TW18 2LQ, TW18 2LE, TW18 2LR, TW18 2PT, TW18 2PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW18 2LH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% 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 | 50.9% | 52.2% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.1% | 47.8% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of TW18 2LH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.9% | 23.6% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 58.5% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 44.9% | 52.6% | 7.7% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 34.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.2% | 11.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 9.2% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 14.8% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.7% | 41% | 10.3% | 33.8% | 7.2% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4.8% | -4.4% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 6.3% | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 89.1% | 85.6% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 4.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 84.5% 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% | 84.5% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 6% | 5.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 85.4% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 3% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 0.4% | -10.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Olaves Close was 46.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% higher than the Riverside and Laleham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Olaves Close has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Riverside and Laleham and the 131st lowest crime rate of 308 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -67.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 St Olaves Close, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-03-07 | £320,000 |
| 33 St Olaves Close, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-12-13 | £391,585 |
| 15 St Olaves Close, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2021-10-29 | £645,708 |
| 23 St Olaves Close, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-09-20 | £538,407 |
| 27 St Olaves Close, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £423,500 | 2021-02-12 | £487,434 |
TW18 2LH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
TW18 2LH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TW18 2LH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 73 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 3,797 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 | - not rated | 664 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscroft Junior School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 780 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrcroft Middle School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9EW | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Town Farm Middle School St Mary's Crescent , Stanwell TW19 7HU | - not rated | 4,406 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,658 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | - not rated | 1,658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 2out of 4 | 3,504 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strode's College High Street , TW20 9DR | - not rated | 3,430 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spelthorne College Church Road , TW15 2XD | - not rated | 3,722 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 | 737 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 1,342 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Tuition Centre Leacroft , TW18 4NN | - not rated | 1,515 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Egham Park School Ltd 135 - 139 High Street , TW20 9HL | - not rated | 3,181 yd | Other independent special school | 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 | 393 yd | |
| The Thames Club | Thames Club Limited, Wheatsheaf Park | 466 yd | |
| The Thames Club Lounge | The Thames Club, Wheatsheaf Lane | 466 yd | |
| Thameside Youth Club | Wyatt Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 920 yd | |
| Daise's Kitchen | Unit 1a, Tims Boatyard, Timsway | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf & Pigeon | Wheatsheaf And Pigeon Public House, Penton Road | 103 yd | |
| The Retreat | Staines Road, Laleham | 875 yd | |
| The Beehive | 35 Edgell Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | The Co-operative, 194A Laleham Road | 634 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Park STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WHEATSHEAF LANE | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| The Thames Club WHEATSHEAF LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 504 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary School Park Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Staines Park WITHEYGATE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 933 yd |
| Staines And Laleham Sports Association WORPLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,052 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.4 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.