Penton Road is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 2LJ 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 Penton Road, Staines, TW18 2LJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 2LL, TW18 2LF, TW18 2LH, TW18 2LR, TW18 2LN, TW18 2LG, TW18 2LQ, TW18 2NB, TW18 2PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW18 2LJ, 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 2LJ 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 Penton Road was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.8% higher than the Riverside and Laleham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penton Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Riverside and Laleham and the 138th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 104 Penton Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £515,000 | 2024-02-02 | £542,838 |
| 88 Penton Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £930,000 | 2023-09-14 | £959,969 |
| 58 Penton Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2023-07-24 | £774,974 |
| 88 Penton Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2020-09-25 | £868,582 |
| 90 Penton Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £790,000 | 2020-09-04 | £927,270 |
TW18 2LJ 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 2LJ 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 2LJ 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 | 3,770 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 | 757 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 867 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Primary School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,826 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 | 1,116 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,810 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 3,635 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 4,894 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | 4out of 4 | 4,906 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 | 1,426 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 3,654 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 3,782 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir William Perkins's School Guildford Road , Chertsey KT16 9BN | - not rated | 4,258 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 421 yd | |
| The Thames Club | Thames Club Limited, Wheatsheaf Park | 496 yd | |
| The Thames Club Lounge | The Thames Club, Wheatsheaf Lane | 496 yd | |
| Thameside Youth Club | Wyatt Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 996 yd | |
| Daise's Kitchen | Unit 1a, Tims Boatyard, Timsway | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf & Pigeon | Wheatsheaf And Pigeon Public House, Penton Road | 54 yd | |
| The Retreat | Staines Road, Laleham | 895 yd | |
| The Beehive | 35 Edgell Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | The Co-operative, 194A Laleham Road | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Park STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WHEATSHEAF LANE | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| The Thames Club WHEATSHEAF LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 520 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary School Park Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Staines Park WITHEYGATE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,007 yd |
| Staines And Laleham Sports Association WORPLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 199.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.