Spelthorne: population and statistics
Spelthorne has a population of 107,188 (2025) across 51.2 km², or 2,095 people per km². It ranks 277 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +7.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 107,188 residents
- 51.2 km²
- 2,095 people/km²
Spelthorne in numbers
Population of Spelthorne over time
Spelthorne had 99,755 residents in 2015 and 107,188 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 102,304 |
| 2021 | 103,036 |
| 2022 | 103,700 |
| 2023 | 104,701 |
| 2024 | 106,453 |
| 2025 | 107,188 |
All indicators for Spelthorne
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Spelthorne | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.1% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 252 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 19.1% | 18.1% | 17.4% | ranked 82 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Spelthorne | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 45,080 dwellings | 4,201,530 | 27,429,300 | ranked 264 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 28.5% | 28.0% | 31.6% | ranked 193 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 14.5% | 19.8% | 18.1% | ranked 240 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 41,804 households | 72,553 | 61,440 | ranked 258 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 72.9% | 77.8% | 84.7% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 26.4% | 21.5% | 14.8% | ranked 57 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 69.4% | 67.0% | 67.3% | ranked 110 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 17.9% | 19.2% | 17.6% | ranked 148 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.7% | 13.7% | 14.3% | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £439,609 | £392,981 | £272,474 | ranked 61 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | −2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | ranked 334 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Spelthorne | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | ranked 117 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 78.5% | 74.6% | 76.7% | ranked 123 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 10.3% | 9.2% | 7.8% | ranked 76 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 3.2% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Spelthorne | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 5,335 sites | 472,260 | 3,232,440 | ranked 238 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 49.8 per 1,000 | 48.7 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 110 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 4,710 businesses | 412,075 | 2,786,975 | ranked 232 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £44,265 | £41,780 | £38,490 | ranked 61 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Spelthorne | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.7% | 79.1% | 76.3% | ranked 118 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.6% | 3.1% | 3.2% | ranked 120 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Spelthorne | South East | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 14.7% | 16.8% | 18.5% | ranked 218 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 64 local authorities in South East, Spelthorne ranks 50 by population.
Households heated by oil only: 0.1% in Spelthorne, compared with an average of 3.2% in South East and 3.4% across the UK.
House price change over 12 months: −2.9% in Spelthorne, compared with an average of 0.5% in South East and 1.9% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 18.1% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- “Households heated by oil only”: lower than in 97% of local authorities.
- “House price change over 12 months”: lower than in 93% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 7,167 football pitches.
- 7.4 times denser than the UK average.
- The nearest local authority is Runnymede, 5.1 km away.
- The nearest larger neighbour is Slough (167,450 residents), 9 km away.
Business sectors: Spelthorne
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction18.1% ×1.4
- Wholesale and retail trade15.7% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical12.7% ×0.9
- Information and communication10.3% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services9.0% ×1.1
- Transport and storage8.2% ×2.0
- Accommodation and food services5.2% ×0.7
- Other service activities4.1% ×1.0
Where is Spelthorne?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Spelthorne?
Spelthorne has 107,188 residents (2025), ranking 277 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Spelthorne?
Spelthorne covers 51.2 km², with a density of 2,095 people per km².
Is the population of Spelthorne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Spelthorne went from 99,755 to 107,188, a change of +7.5%.
Where is Spelthorne?
Spelthorne is in South East (region). Latitude 51.433, longitude −0.500.
Households heated by oil only: what is the figure for Spelthorne?
In Spelthorne, “Households heated by oil only” stands at 0.1% (2021), ranking 246 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 0.9%.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for Spelthorne?
In Spelthorne, “House price change over 12 months” stands at −2.9% (2026), ranking 334 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Which local authorities border Spelthorne?
The nearest to Spelthorne are Runnymede (5.1 km), Slough (8.7 km), Hounslow (10 km), Elmbridge (12 km), Windsor and Maidenhead (12 km).