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Spelthorne

England / South East / Spelthorne

About

Spelthorne is a district in Surrey, located in the South East of England. It borders Greater London to the east and is situated along the River Thames. The area includes towns such as Staines-upon-Thames, Ashford, and Sunbury-on-Thames, with a mix of urban and suburban landscapes. Spelthorne is known for its proximity to major transport links, including the M25 and Heathrow Airport, making it a convenient location for commuters.

The district features a blend of residential areas, retail spaces, and green spaces like Staines Moor and the Thames Path. Historically, Spelthorne was part of Middlesex before becoming part of Surrey in 1965. The area has a range of housing options, from modern developments to older properties, catering to different lifestyles. Its riverside location also provides opportunities for leisure activities, including boating and walking along the Thames.

Area overview

On average Spelthorne has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Spelthorne is £63,503 per year. There are 33 schools in Spelthorne: 21 primary (0 Outstanding and 18 Good) and 6 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Spelthorne Population
102,956
Population density
2,293.9 per km²

Demographics

British
71,261
69.21%
Other White
7,927
7.7%
Indian
7,559
7.34%
Other Asian
2,685
2.61%
Other
1,975
1.92%
Total population: 102,960

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
14,489
34.66%
Owns outright
13,980
33.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,783
16.23%
Other social rented
4,525
10.82%
Social rents from council
771
1.84%
Total households: 41,804

Property prices in Spelthorne

Based on 1,157 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 in Spelthorne area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £2,900,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached206£667,750
Flats285£280,000
Semi-Detached406£510,275
Terraced260£438,500

10 years price trend in Spelthorne

All wards in Spelthorne

Ashford Common

Ashford East

Ashford North and Stanwell South

Ashford Town

Halliford and Sunbury West

Laleham and Shepperton Green

Riverside and Laleham

Shepperton Town

Staines

Staines South

Stanwell North

Sunbury Common

Sunbury East

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.