Buxton Road Ashford, Spelthorne
1 address across 1 postcode (TW15), about 140 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37200138.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Spelthorne costs £2,526 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Ashford (Surrey), about 930 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Shortwood Common (20 hectares) is about 630 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 15 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Stanwell Road Surgery, about 910 m (0.6 miles) away, with 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 38 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Spelthorne in 2026-27: Band D £2,526 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,684 | £1,965 | £2,246 | £2,526 | £3,088 | £3,649 | £4,211 | £5,053 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (67% of about 490 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: yes, Spelthorne.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Headline House, Stanwell Road, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- Vacant Land Adjacent to The White House, Kingston Road, Ashford, pending decision (820 m (0.5 miles))
- Land to r/o 7-9 Woodthorpe Road & 5 Station Road Ashford, permissioned (830 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at Woodthorpe Road and Station Approach, not permissioned (860 m (0.5 miles))
- 15 Station Road, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Atrium, 31 - 37 Church Road, Ashford, permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 26 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 0 low and 10 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 15 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW15 3LD | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Ashford (Surrey) 882,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 930 m (0.6 miles) |
| Staines 2.4 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | |
| Heathrow Terminal 4 (Rail Station Only) 2.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ferndale Road Ashford | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Elmsleigh Bus Station Staines | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Shepperton Ferry Landing | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Buckingham Court, TW18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 12 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest 156 Chesterfield Road | 360 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Stanwell Road Surgery | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 7 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hive Pharmacy | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Ashford Village Dental Practice | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashford Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Staines Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | Safeway Local, Kingston Road Cashzone | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9.9 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Shortwood Common 20 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 690 m² | 70 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.6 ha | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ashford Close Allotment Gardens 1,620 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 40 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman camp, Matthew Arnold School's playing field, Staines, a scheduled monument, 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman camp, Matthew Arnold School's playing field, Staines | Scheduled monument | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Shortwood Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Staines Reservoirs | Lake or reservoir | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Laleham Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Round Copse | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
| Penton Hook Island | Island | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
| St Ann's Hill | Hill | 5 km (3.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Spelthorne: see them on the Spelthorne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Matthew Arnold School | Secondary | 11–16 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thomas Knyvett College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Clarendon Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buckland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Riverbridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Our Lady of the Rosary Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The District Arms TW15 3LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 70 m | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Woodthorpe Road Stores TW15 3LH | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 19 Aug 2025 |
| HMP Bronzefield TW15 3JZ | Other catering premises | 260 m | 5 Very good | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Salvation Army TW15 3JY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| W R Sports TW15 3JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Gourmet Location Catering Ltd TW15 3JX | Mobile caterer | 340 m | 5 Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Bouncing Bunnies TW15 3JX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Ashford Community Centre TW15 3NJ | Other catering premises | 380 m | 4 Good | 17 Dec 2021 |
| Best One TW15 3QP | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Apr 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Ruggles-Brise Road (12); On or near Marlborough Road (6); On or near Staines By-Pass (5); On or near Fern Walk (5); On or near Woodthorpe Road (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 9% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 42% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 75% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- TW15 3LD: 1 address of 30 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Woodthorpe Road · Ruggles-Brise Road · Adelaide Road · Ruggles Brise Road · Marlborough Road · Fern Walk · Townsend Road · Ferndale Road · Talbot Road · Warwick Road · Ashford Close · Queens Walk
All the streets in TW15 and across Spelthorne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.