Staines Common is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 4HP is located in the Staines electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Staines Common, Staines, TW18 4HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 4HL, TW18 4HS, TW18 4HT, TW18 4AX, TW18 4HR, TW18 4HU, TW18 4LR, TW18 4NB, TW18 4NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW18 4HP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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 | 53.4% | 53% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 46.6% | 47% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 32.2% | 40.6% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 44.4% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 61.2% | 55.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | 7.1% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 30.2% | 1.5% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 14.6% | 14.2% | -0.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 17.8% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 4.7% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 37.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 89.2% | 75.9% | -13.3% | 81.4% | -5.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 85.1% 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 | 90.8% | 85.1% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.2% | 85.3% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 0.5% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1.6% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.8% | 37.2% | 5.6% |
| Christian | 38.7% | 46.2% | -7.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Staines Common was 128.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the Staines average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Staines Common has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Staines and the 53rd highest crime rate of 308 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.7%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 96% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Shortwood Common Road Staines Common, Staines, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £640,000 | 2017-10-27 | £764,804 |
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortwood Infant School Stanwell New Road , TW18 4HZ | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingscroft Junior School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 1,250 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town Farm Middle School St Mary's Crescent , Stanwell TW19 7HU | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,470 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | - not rated | 1,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Magna Carta School Thorpe Road , TW18 3HJ | - not rated | 2,024 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 2out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spelthorne College Church Road , TW15 2XD | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Strode's College High Street , TW20 9DR | - not rated | 3,929 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staines Tuition Centre Leacroft , TW18 4NN | - not rated | 435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staines Preparatory School 3 Gresham Road , Staines-Upon-Thames TW18 2BT | - not rated | 584 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leacroft School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , Stanwell TW15 3DU | 4out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leacroft Youth Cafe | Staines Youth Sports Centre, Leacroft | 393 yd | |
| THE MEXICANOS | The Mexicanos, 3 - 5 Kingston Road | 519 yd | |
| The Coffee Hub | 1 Station Approach, Staines-upon-Thames | 545 yd | |
| Amaan's | 3 Station Approach, Staines-upon-Thames | 550 yd | |
| Sustaines Cafe | Cafeteria On Platform 2, Staines Central Railway Station | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns Public House | The Three Tuns Public House, 63 London Road | 380 yd | |
| The Old Red Lion | Leacroft, Staines-upon-Thames | 393 yd | |
| The Beehive | 35 Edgell Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 1,068 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grill & Desserts | 4 Station Approach, Staines-upon-Thames | 550 yd | |
| Desert Stars Delicacies | Staines Food Court, 141 - 147 High Street | 625 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 152 - 154 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 628 yd | |
| Mondo Pizza And Grill | 133 High Street | 700 yd | |
| Two Brothers Staines | 6 Stainash Parade, Kingston Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staines Supermarket | 153 - 155 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 645 yd | |
| Co-op | 126 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 672 yd | |
| Longdan | 90 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 849 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Foodhall | Marks & Spencer Simply Foods, Two Rivers Retail Park | 961 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leacroft Centre LEACROFT | 367 yd | |
| Staines Preparatory School GRESHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Spelthorne Leisure Centre KNOWLE GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 787 yd |
| Pure Gym (Staines) Tillys Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,023 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.