Church Island is in Staines and in Spelthorne district. TW18 4YE 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 Church Island, Staines, TW18 4YE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW18 4YZ, TW18 4XZ, TW18 4ZB, TW18 3BA, TW18 4TB, TW18 4YF, TW18 4XY, TW18 4XS, TW18 4XH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW18 4YE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 51.6% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 48.4% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 29.5% | 32% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 42.7% | -8.2% | 44.2% | -1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 12.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 8.4% | 2.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.1% | 50.6% | 4.5% | 48.4% | 2.2% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 32.5% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 13.6% | 1.4% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 4YE this area, 6.2% 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 45.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.5% | 6.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.7% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 17.3% | 3.9% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 50% | 45.3% | -4.7% | 33.8% | 11.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 3.6% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 92.7% | 88.4% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 7.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 77.2% 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 | 84.1% | 77.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 8.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 6.2% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 75.9% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 15.9% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 1.6% | -3.7% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 5.3% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 1.2% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 76.7% | 9.7% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.3% | 13.5% | -10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Island was 184.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% lower than the Staines average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Island has the 7th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Staines and the 23rd highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hedera Church Island, Staines-Upon-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,225,000 | 2022-09-16 | £1,228,793 |
| Chestnuts Church Island, Staines, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2006-04-12 | £937,718 |
| The Haven Church Island, Staines, Surrey Detached, a newly built property | £499,950 | 2002-09-13 | £1,117,130 |
| Chestnuts Church Island, Staines, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 1997-06-24 | £1,079,765 |
| Hedera Church Island, Staines, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £264,000 | 1997-05-22 | £1,270,337 |
TW18 4YE 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in TW18 4YE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 5,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hythe Primary School Thorpe Road , Hythe TW18 3HD | 3out of 4 | 797 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorpe Lea Primary School Huntingfield Way , Thorpe Lea TW20 8DY | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady of the Rosary RC Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,687 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverbridge Primary School Park Avenue , TW18 2EF | 3out of 4 | 1,706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manorcroft Primary School Wesley Drive , TW20 9LX | 3out of 4 | 2,015 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 | 939 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Matthew Arnold School Kingston Road , TW18 1PF | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Knyvett College Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | 3out of 4 | 3,791 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 | 1,667 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| T A S I S Coldharbour Lane , Thorpe TW20 8TE | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Holloway and Bedford New College Egham Hill , TW20 0EX | - not rated | 3,690 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fordway Centre Stanwell Road , TW15 3DU | - not rated | 3,846 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James Senior Boys' School Church Road , TW15 3DZ | - not rated | 4,033 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Franks Limited | Bourne House Ground Floor, Watermans Bus, The Causeway | 193 yd | |
| The Little Green Boat Company - Riverside Kiosk | Kiosk, The Lammas Recreation Ground | 272 yd | |
| Starbucks Coffee Company UK Ltd at Sainsbury's | Sainsbury Supermarket, The Causeway | 297 yd | |
| Last Hop | Unit 2, Thames Edge Court | 346 yd | |
| Roshni's Restaurant | Roshnis, Unit 1 | 346 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bells | The Bells Public House, 124 Church Street | 175 yd | |
| Slug & Lettuce/88th Street/Value Mighty/Sin City Burger | The Slug And Lettuce, Units 3 And 4 | 346 yd | |
| The Swan Hotel | The Hythe | 382 yd | |
| London Stone | 14 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 418 yd | |
| London Stone - Kitchen | London Stone, 14 Church Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon House Takeway | Lemon House Takeaway, 29 Church Street | 391 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 11 - 13 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 391 yd | |
| Burger Zone Ltd | Burger Zone, 15 Church Street | 395 yd | |
| Salt & Vinegar | 17 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 395 yd | |
| Burger Plus | 25 Church Street, Staines-upon-Thames | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Gourmet UK Ltd at Sainsbury Supermarket | Sainsbury Supermarket, The Causeway | 297 yd | |
| J Sainsburys | Sainsbury Supermarket, The Causeway | 297 yd | |
| Lidl UK | Units S6 And S7, Two Rivers Retail Park | 542 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Foodhall | Marks & Spencer Simply Foods, Two Rivers Retail Park | 637 yd | |
| Iceland | 64 High Street | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lammas Recreation Ground LAMMAS DRIVE | grass pitches | 339 yd |
| Pure Gym (Staines) Tillys Lane | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 586 yd |
| Hythe Social Centre Recreation Ground WENDOVER ROAD | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| The Magna Carta School THORPE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 838 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 | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 63.6% |
| 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 | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.14 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.