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About

Staines ward covers the central part of the town, situated on the north bank of the River Thames. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern apartment developments. Its commercial heart is focused around the High Street, which provides everyday shopping and services for local residents. The ward's proximity to the river is a defining characteristic, with several stretches of public towpath offering access to the waterway.

A notable local landmark is the historic Town Hall building, which anchors the civic space. The area includes the Memorial Gardens, a green space by the river. Staines ward is well-connected by major road links, including the M25 motorway, which borders it to the north. This infrastructure supports a significant amount of commuter activity, with many residents traveling to larger employment centres in London and the surrounding counties.

Area overview

On average Staines has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Staines is £67,294 per year. There are 3 schools in Staines: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Staines is home to around 8,953 people, with a population density of about 1,629.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Staines Population
8,953
Population density
1,629.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
76.18(+142%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.46(+293%)
Public order
35.97(+489%)
Shoplifting
30.94(+286%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.66(+205%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,292
59.12%
Other White
1,097
12.25%
Indian
954
10.66%
Other
214
2.39%
Other Asian
185
2.07%
Total population: 8,952

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,362
45.03%
Level 3 (A level)
1,111
14.88%
No qualifications
958
12.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
943
12.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
590
7.9%
Total 16+ residents: 7,466

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,337
33.34%
Owns with a mortgage
1,139
28.4%
Owns outright
949
23.67%
Other social rented
412
10.27%
Other forms of private rent
83
2.07%
Total households: 4,010

Property prices in Staines

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 in Staines area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £980,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Staines in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Staines over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£547,000
Flats64£291,250
Semi-Detached25£500,000
Terraced35£495,000

10 years median price trend in Staines

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Staines.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.