Station Approach is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 4LZ 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 Station Approach, Staines, TW18 4LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 4LY, TW18 4NG, TW18 4NU, TW18 4EJ, TW18 2BD, TW18 4NL, TW18 4JG, TW18 4QD, TW18 4ND.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding TW18 4LZ is primarily male, with 55% 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 | 47.7% | 45% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -6.0% |
| Male | 52.3% | 55% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 6.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around TW18 4LZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 50.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 54.4% | 50.3% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 12.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.8% | 27.7% | 4.9% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.6% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 3.5% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 51% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 27.2% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 20.3% | 13.9% | -6.4% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6.4% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 17% | -5.8% | 18.2% | -1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 8.8% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 10.5% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.3% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 9.9% | -1.8% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 46.2% | 24.0% | 33.8% | 12.4% |
| Other | 15.2% | 2.3% | -12.9% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 71.8% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 2.8% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 11.4% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 0.5% | -3.6% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| White | 84.3% | 71.8% | -12.5% | 81.4% | -9.6% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 60.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 60.6% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 18.7% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 12.8% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 61.8% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 21.1% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 5.5% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.8% | 76.7% | -15.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 5.4% | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| Romania | 8.8% | 0.9% | 7.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 7.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Approach was 1681.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 557.4% higher than the Staines average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Station Approach has the 2nd highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Staines and the 2nd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1062.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 429.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 14 Florida Court Station Approach, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2024-12-19 | £286,808 |
| Flat 8 Florida Court Station Approach, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2024-04-29 | £267,655 |
| Flat 2 Florida Court Station Approach, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-09-06 | £206,831 |
| Flat 14 Florida Court Station Approach, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-04-27 | £285,454 |
| Flat 15 Florida Court Station Approach, Staines, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2011-12-02 | £273,997 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 5,210 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 | 760 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,451 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,788 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Park Primary School Station Crescent , TW15 3HN | 3out of 4 | 2,008 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 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 1,580 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 2,881 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 3,372 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Corridor Main Road Nurseries , Stanwell Moor Road TW19 6BS | - not rated | 4,487 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amaan's | 3 Station Approach, Staines-upon-Thames | 37 yd | |
| Sustaines Cafe | Cafeteria On Platform 2, Staines Central Railway Station | 37 yd | |
| The Coffee Hub | 1 Station Approach, Staines-upon-Thames | 44 yd | |
| THE MEXICANOS | The Mexicanos, 3 - 5 Kingston Road | 277 yd | |
| Moc | Môc, 169 High Street | 318 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns Public House | The Three Tuns Public House, 63 London Road | 385 yd | |
| The Beehive | 35 Edgell Road, Staines-upon-Thames | 500 yd | |
| The Old Red Lion | Leacroft, Staines-upon-Thames | 559 yd | |
| The George | The George Public House, 2 - 8 High Street | 694 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | 24 - 26 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 694 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Grill & Desserts | 4 Station Approach, Staines-upon-Thames | 37 yd | |
| Desert Stars Delicacies | Staines Food Court, 141 - 147 High Street | 334 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 152 - 154 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 380 yd | |
| Mondo Pizza And Grill | 133 High Street | 390 yd | |
| Flamm Restaurant | Fora, 13 - 15 High Street | 730 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staines Supermarket | 153 - 155 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 333 yd | |
| Co-op | 126 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 403 yd | |
| Longdan | 90 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 509 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street | 569 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Foodhall | Marks & Spencer Simply Foods, Two Rivers Retail Park | 677 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spelthorne Leisure Centre KNOWLE GREEN | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 361 yd |
| Leacroft Centre LEACROFT | 366 yd | |
| Staines Preparatory School GRESHAM ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Pure Gym (Staines) Tillys Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 658 yd |
| Our Lady Of The Rosary School Park Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Staines Park WITHEYGATE AVENUE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 843 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% |
| Median download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 47.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.