Town Pop. 2,598

Living in Laleham: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Laleham is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 57/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the TW18 postcode district scores higher. Laleham leads all 4.

Notably, nothing falls below 40/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see TW18 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
144.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 137 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Other theft 29 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Vehicle crime 27 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
other 97 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Thames Side 27 crimes
  2. 2 Knowle Park Avenue 17 crimes
  3. 3 Witheygate Avenue 16 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 13.727 · PM2.5 7.625 · PM10 11.722 µg/m³
65
Green Space 58
Parks Ample 22
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
51
5 schools in area · 28 within 4km
4Good1Ungraded
  • Buckland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Laleham CofE VA Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Riverbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Matthew Arnold SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Our Lady of the Rosary Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
57
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E2.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital2.4 mi
Hillingdon Hospital7.3 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
Nearest GP surgeryStaines Health Group1.2 mi
GP capacity2,057 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
70
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Spelthorne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
74.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 67 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed3.3%Retired26.8%Student3.2%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership81.4%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Spelthorne · 2026-27
A £1,684
B £1,965
C £2,245
D £2,526
E £3,087
F £3,649
G £4,210
H £5,052
Energy London region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
57
Staines 1.4 mi
Ashford 1.9 mi
Chertsey 2 mi
J2 M3 1.8 mi
J12 M25 2.1 mi
J12 M25 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £598,222 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£506k £583k £663k £740k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Penton Hook 44 0.6 mi away ⇄
Staines-upon-Thames 58 0.8 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Spelthorne) 58 1.8 mi away ⇄
Chertsey 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ashford Common 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Lyne 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Halliford 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
Egham 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hythe End 52 2.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Laleham a nice place to live?

Laleham is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Laleham is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Laleham?

Laleham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 375 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Laleham?

Among the top-rated schools in Laleham are Buckland Primary School, Laleham CofE VA Primary School and Riverbridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Laleham in total.

What are house prices like in Laleham?

The current median house price in Laleham is £598,222, around 110% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%.

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Postcode districts in Laleham

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