Commercial Road is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 2QS is located in the Staines South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Commercial Road, Staines, TW18 2QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 2QT, TW18 1EP, TW18 1EW, TW18 2RB, TW18 1EG, TW18 1EN, TW18 1EL, TW18 2RD, TW18 1EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW18 2QS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 25.8% | 29.3% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.5% | 50.8% | -7.7% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 7% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (89.6%) 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 | 46.9% | 51.9% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 37.7% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 4.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 8.4% | -5.0% | 12.7% | -4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 19% | 13.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 11.5% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17.3% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 18.5% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29% | 30% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 6.5% | 3.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91% | 87.3% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 83.5% 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 | 88.3% | 83.5% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 7.1% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 5.4% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.2% | 83.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 0.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.8% | 8.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 1% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.7% | 37.2% | -3.5% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Commercial Road was 11.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.2% lower than the Riverside and Laleham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Commercial Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Riverside and Laleham and the 9th lowest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 100.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 Commercial Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2021-06-28 | £606,236 |
| 204 Commercial Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £440,259 | 2021-06-04 | £467,984 |
| 186 Commercial Road, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £483,000 | 2018-05-18 | £575,685 |
| 206 Commercial Road, Staines, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £289,950 | 2012-10-18 | £507,793 |
| 186 Commercial Road, Staines, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2012-06-01 | £505,576 |
TW18 2QS 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Transport and storage | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 4,454 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buckland Primary School Berryscroft Road , Laleham TW18 1NB | 3out of 4 | 1,033 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Park Primary School Station Crescent , TW15 3HN | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 5,234 yd | Free schools | 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 | 716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 2,613 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 2,735 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 2,999 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir William Perkins's School Guildford Road , Chertsey KT16 9BN | - not rated | 4,860 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainash Cafe And Kebab House | 1 Stainash Parade, Kingston Road | 475 yd | |
| Wan Ying House | 143 Kingston Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 560 yd | |
| Staines & Laleham Sports Assoc | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 669 yd | |
| Busy B's Playcafe At Staines And Laleham Hockey Club | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 669 yd | |
| Little Shoots Cub House At Staines And Laleham Sports Assoc | Staines And Laleham Hockey Club, Worple Road | 669 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Butcher | Jolly Butcher Public House, 174 Kingston Road | 638 yd | |
| The Retreat | Staines Road, Laleham | 721 yd | |
| The Beehive | 35 Edgell Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 904 yd | |
| The Old Red Lion | Leacroft, Staines-upon-Thames | 982 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf & Pigeon | Wheatsheaf And Pigeon Public House, Penton Road | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim's Kitchen | Kims Kitchen, 12 Broadway | 399 yd | |
| Herbies Pizza | 6 Broadway, Kingston Road | 399 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 13 Broadway | 415 yd | |
| Two Brothers Staines | 6 Stainash Parade, Kingston Road | 475 yd | |
| Masala One | Masalla One, 180A Kingston Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southern Co-Operative Limited | The Co-operative, 194A Laleham Road | 614 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Staines Park WITHEYGATE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 222 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary School Park Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 603 yd |
| Staines And Laleham Sports Association WORPLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 662 yd |
| The Cygnet Pool KINGSTON ROAD | swimming pool | 684 yd |
| Matthew Arnold Sports Centre KINGSTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Spelthorne Leisure Centre KNOWLE GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 698 yd |
| Staines Preparatory School GRESHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Wheatsheaf Park STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB STAINES TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB WHEATSHEAF LANE | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| The Thames Club WHEATSHEAF LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 763 yd |
| Leacroft Centre LEACROFT | 987 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 | 136 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.