Penton Avenue is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 2ND 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 Avenue, Staines, TW18 2ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 2NA, TW18 2NF, TW18 2NB, TW18 2NQ, TW18 2NE, TW18 2HG, TW18 2NG, TW18 2LR, TW18 2HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW18 2ND is primarily male, with 54.8% of the population 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 | 48.1% | 45.2% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -5.8% |
| Male | 51.9% | 54.8% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 5.8% |
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% | 33.3% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -4.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 46.3% | -9.5% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 49.8% | 44.2% | -5.6% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36.3% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 14.2% | -2.3% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 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 | 18.1% | 14.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 9.8% | -2.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 5.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 17.3% | 10.8% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.5% | 37.4% | -2.1% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 6% | 2.3% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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 | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 92% | 92.9% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 89.5% 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 | 87.3% | 89.5% | 2.2% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.2% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 89.5% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 7.5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1.3% | -6.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28% | 37.2% | -9.2% |
| Christian | 61.5% | 46.2% | 15.3% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penton Avenue was 52.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.6% higher than the Riverside and Laleham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Penton Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Riverside and Laleham and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Penton Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-10-20 | £293,126 |
| 62 Penton Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £647,000 | 2022-09-30 | £674,263 |
| 34A Penton Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-19 | £305,637 |
| 40A Penton Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2022-01-13 | £367,634 |
| 38 Penton Avenue, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £695,000 | 2021-06-25 | £813,776 |
The percentage of retired residents living in TW18 2ND 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%.
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 3,523 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 | 939 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,541 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Primary School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,775 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 | 1,344 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 3,740 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 4,627 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Salesian School, Chertsey Guildford Road , KT16 9LU | 4out of 4 | 4,660 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 | 1,618 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 1,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 3,753 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 3,871 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Sir William Perkins's School Guildford Road , Chertsey KT16 9BN | - not rated | 4,002 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 | 414 yd | |
| The Thames Club | Thames Club Limited, Wheatsheaf Park | 482 yd | |
| The Thames Club Lounge | The Thames Club, Wheatsheaf Lane | 482 yd | |
| Staines & Laleham Sports Assoc | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 997 yd | |
| Busy B's Playcafe At Staines And Laleham Hockey Club | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 997 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf & Pigeon | Wheatsheaf And Pigeon Public House, Penton Road | 224 yd | |
| The Retreat | Staines Road, Laleham | 799 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | The Co-operative, 194A Laleham Road | 626 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatsheaf Park STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WHEATSHEAF LANE | grass pitches | 449 yd |
| The Thames Club WHEATSHEAF LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary School Park Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 963 yd |
| Staines And Laleham Sports Association WORPLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.