Waters Drive is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 4RN 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 Waters Drive, Staines, TW18 4RN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 4RL, TW18 4RX, TW18 4RW, TW18 4RJ, TW18 4RP, TW18 4RT, TW18 4RU, TW18 4RR, TW18 4RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW18 4RN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% of residents 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 | 51.1% | 49.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 39.7% | 37.9% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 0.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 50.4% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.7% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.6%) 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 | 57.8% | 51.9% | -5.9% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 39.7% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 6.5% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
In the area around TW18 4RN this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 43.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.2% | 7.2% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 7.2% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 17.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.5% | 43.4% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 9.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 8.1% | 7.6% | -0.5% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.9% | 75.5% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -5.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 74.9% | 67% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 4.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.8% | 10% | 0.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 67% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 6% | 18% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 9.4% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 1.4% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waters Drive was 204.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.0% lower than the Staines average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Waters Drive has the 6th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Staines and the 17th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 193 Waters Drive, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-08-30 | £321,053 |
| 88 Waters Drive, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-11-26 | £498,050 |
| 76 Waters Drive, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-06-11 | £476,307 |
| 183 Waters Drive, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2020-12-11 | £288,339 |
| 78 Waters Drive, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-12-06 | £437,307 |
TW18 4RN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 4RN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 192 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Information and communication | 34 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,534 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,941 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashford Park Primary School Station Crescent , TW15 3HN | 3out of 4 | 2,440 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 | 1,517 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 3,045 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 | 1,225 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 3,105 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 3,764 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Green Corridor Main Road Nurseries , Stanwell Moor Road TW19 6BS | - not rated | 4,003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture Village | Unit N3, Two Rivers Retail Park | 255 yd | |
| Costa At Next | Next, Unit S2B | 299 yd | |
| Kokoro | KOKORO, Unit Sukb | 377 yd | |
| Five Star Curry And Grill Limited | 150 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 428 yd | |
| I Terroni | 123 - 125 High Street | 438 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns Public House | The Three Tuns Public House, 63 London Road | 556 yd | |
| Turtle Bay | 24 - 26 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 561 yd | |
| The George | The George Public House, 2 - 8 High Street | 561 yd | |
| London Stone | 14 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 594 yd | |
| London Stone - Kitchen | London Stone, 14 Church Street | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | 152 - 154 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 428 yd | |
| Mondo Pizza And Grill | 133 High Street | 434 yd | |
| Desert Stars Delicacies | Staines Food Court, 141 - 147 High Street | 474 yd | |
| Burger Plus | 25 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 570 yd | |
| Burger Zone Ltd | Burger Zone, 15 Church Street | 586 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Foodhall | Marks & Spencer Simply Foods, Two Rivers Retail Park | 300 yd | |
| Longdan | 90 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 400 yd | |
| Co-op | 126 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 409 yd | |
| Staines Supermarket | 153 - 155 High Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 479 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Units S6 And S7, Two Rivers Retail Park | 481 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym (Staines) Tillys Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 441 yd |
| Lammas Recreation Ground LAMMAS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,002 yd |
| Leacroft Centre LEACROFT | 1,027 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.