Staines South East

Staines South East sits in the south-eastern part of Staines-upon-Thames in the borough of Spelthorne, Surrey. The ward covers a mix of town centre streets, residential roads and pockets of light industry. Local transport includes Staines railway station with regular South Western Railway services to London Waterloo and a network of bus routes along the A308 and A30. Retail and civic services cluster near the high street and the Elmsleigh shopping area, while schools, GP services and community centres serve local neighbourhoods. The town officially adopted the suffix "upon‑Thames" in 2012, reflecting its position on the river that shapes several riverside walkways and open spaces nearby.

Community life in Staines South East centres on short walks to shops, regular market stalls on the high street and recreation grounds used for sports and events. A number of small business parks and light industrial sites sit toward the ward’s southern edge, providing local employment alongside independent retailers. Housing ranges from terraces and Victorian terraces to post‑war estates, with local planning and neighbourhood groups active on transport and housing matters.