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Area guide · Spelthorne

Living in Staines-upon-Thames

A snapshot of life in Staines-upon-Thames, South East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Staines-upon-Thames is a town in Spelthorne, South East with a population of 21,327. The average house price is £497,237 and the overall crime rate is 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Staines-upon-Thames ranks

Population

21,327

Avg House Price

£497,237

Crime Rate

76.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

427 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£37,731

Median Age

43.1

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Staines Upon Thames's detached homes (£651,179) command roughly 2.2× the price of a flat (£300,832).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Staines Upon Thames prices have risen 8% over the last 9 years (£459,676 → £497,237).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£651,179£615,00063
Semi-Detached£504,791£495,000156
Terraced£436,179£430,000115
Flat£300,832£285,000141

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Staines-upon-Thames is 76.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Staines Upon Thames: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools4
Primary3
Secondary1
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Buckland Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Our Lady of the Rosary Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Riverbridge Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
The Matthew Arnold SchoolSecondaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Staines Upon Thames averages 427 Mbps — 327% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Staines Upon Thames homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71
% Rated C or Above64.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,133

Demographics & Economy

Population21,327
Median Age43.1
Median Household Income£37,731
Employment Rate60.6%
Owner Occupied66.9%
Degree-Level Qualified38%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Staines Upon Thames?
The average house price in Staines Upon Thames is £497,237 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Staines Upon Thames?
The most affordable entry point in Staines Upon Thames is a flat, with an average price of £300,832.
Is Staines Upon Thames a safe place to live?
Staines Upon Thames has a recorded crime rate of 76.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Staines Upon Thames?
Staines Upon Thames has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Staines Upon Thames?
Average broadband download speeds in Staines Upon Thames are around 427 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.4% of premises.
How big is Staines Upon Thames?
Staines Upon Thames is a settlement in Spelthorne with a population of approximately 21,327.

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