Staines-upon-Thames: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Surrey — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across TW18, TW19.
Staines-upon-Thames DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Staines-upon-Thames
The Staines-upon-Thames rental market in Surrey is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,425 pcm and rents up roughly 7.7% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across TW18, TW19.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Staines-upon-Thames.
- StudioMedium
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedHigh
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
24 days
Tenant demand
Very high
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Staines-upon-Thames.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £583 | £6,996 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,110 | £13,320 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,388 | £16,656 |
| 3-bed house | £1,777 | £21,324 |
| 4-bed house | £2,290 | £27,480 |
Featured properties in Staines-upon-Thames
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across TW18, TW19.
Buying in Staines-upon-Thames
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£401,000
Price growth (1yr)
+1.5%
Buyer demand
High
Supply
Medium
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Staines-upon-Thames face high competition with prices around £401,000 and growth of about 1.5% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Staines-upon-Thames
With an average property price near £401,000 and gross yields around 5.1%, Staines-upon-Thames offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 1.5% in the last year, and very high tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
7.6/10What tenants are looking for
Live DR Rent demand signal for Staines-upon-Thames — nobody else has this.
- 1Garden flats
- 23 bed houses
- 3Properties near the station
- 4Family homes near schools
Family living & schools in Staines-upon-Thames
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staines-upon-Thames Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Staines-upon-Thames | Primary | Outstanding | 2.4 mi |
| Staines-upon-Thames Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Staines-upon-Thames Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Staines-upon-Thames Community College | Secondary | Good | 2 mi |
| The Staines-upon-Thames Academy | Secondary | Good | 1 mi |
Family facilities
- Staines-upon-Thames Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Staines-upon-Thames
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Staines-upon-Thames Brasserie
1 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Spice of Staines-upon-Thames
0.4 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Bella Cucina
2.2 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.6 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Staines-upon-Thames Tandoori
0.9 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Coffee & Co, Staines-upon-Thames
0.4 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Socialising in Staines-upon-Thames
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Staines-upon-Thames
0.7 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
The Railway Tavern
1.6 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Vault Bar
1.5 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Staines-upon-Thames Live Lounge
0.6 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
The Riverside Inn
2.2 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Staines-upon-Thames Shopping Centre
1.2 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Things to do in Staines-upon-Thames
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Staines-upon-Thames Sports & Fitness
1.7 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Staines-upon-Thames Cricket Club
1.1 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.2 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Staines-upon-Thames Cinema
1.2 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Riverside Walking Route
1.6 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Staines-upon-Thames Adventure Park
2.3 mi from Staines-upon-Thames centre
Commuting from Staines-upon-Thames
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 35 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 33 min |
| Reading | Train | 30 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 29 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 16 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 16 min |
Local developments in Staines-upon-Thames
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Staines-upon-Thames town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near TW18
Approved
Staines-upon-Thames retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Staines-upon-Thames
Verified contractors covering TW18, TW19 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Staines-upon-Thames
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
View gas engineersElectricians in Staines-upon-Thames
Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Staines-upon-Thames
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Staines-upon-Thames
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Staines-upon-Thames
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Staines-upon-Thames must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Surrey.
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