House prices in Spelthorne
The median price paid for a home in Spelthorne was £460,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,057 sales. House prices in Spelthorne rose 0.9% in the year to September 2026, and are 8.2% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Spelthorne was 24% higher than the median for South East (£370,000). The average private rent in Spelthorne was £1,696 a month in August 2026, 5.6% up on a year earlier (ONS). Spelthorne had 8.2 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Spelthorne stands out
- Spelthorne has the 41st highest median house price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales: £460,000 in the 12 months to September 2026.
- Spelthorne has the 41st highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £1,696 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Spelthorne
The median price paid in Spelthorne was £460,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,057 sales, or £5,308 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | South East |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £675,000 | 183 | £5,528 | +7.1% | +10.7% | £590,000 |
| Semi-detached | £500,000 | 340 | £5,561 | −1.0% | +6.6% | £400,000 |
| Terraced | £440,000 | 252 | £5,449 | 0.0% | +12.8% | £320,000 |
| Flats | £275,000 | 282 | £4,598 | −5.2% | +1.9% | £213,000 |
Compared with South East and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spelthorne | £460,000 | +0.9% | +8.2% | £5,308 | −0.7% |
| South East | £370,000 | −1.3% | +4.2% | £4,310 | −1.2% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Spelthorne sold for a median £5,308 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 23% higher than the figure for South East (£4,310).
Spelthorne has the 41st highest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 12th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Its +0.9% change over the year is the 86th biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 14th biggest rise of 64 local authorities in South East.
Rents in Spelthorne
The average private rent in Spelthorne was £1,696 a month in August 2026, 5.6% up on a year earlier. Rents in Spelthorne are 32.1% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Spelthorne has the 41st highest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
How many homes sell in Spelthorne
979 homes were sold in Spelthorne in the 12 months to September 2026, 0.91 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Spelthorne were 1.9% down on the year before and 42.7% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 88th fewest sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 9th fewest of 64 local authorities in South East.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Spelthorne
The police recorded 8,241 crimes in Spelthorne in the 12 months to August 2026, 8.2 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Spelthorne fell 3.9% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 7.4% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3.15 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 3.57 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.08 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.39 |
Spelthorne has the 126th highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 18th highest of 64 local authorities in South East.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Spelthorne
Spelthorne is the 101st least deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 196th |
| Income | 184th |
| Employment | 201st |
| Education and skills | 163rd |
| Health | 218th |
| Crime | 108th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 134th |
| Living environment | 109th |
Broadband and mobile in Spelthorne
92.2% of premises in Spelthorne can get gigabit broadband and 98.1% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 80.5% can get full fibre, and 0.5% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 111th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
99.6% of premises in Spelthorne get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Spelthorne
In the year ending June 2025, 8,504 people moved to Spelthorne from elsewhere in the UK and 8,146 moved away, a net gain of 358 (3.3 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- Hounslow 2,012
- Richmond upon Thames 576
- Runnymede 572
Most moved out to
- Runnymede 910
- Hounslow 668
- Elmbridge 365
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Spelthorne
How much does a house cost in Spelthorne?
The median price paid for a home in Spelthorne was £460,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £675,000; semi-detached £500,000; terraced £440,000; flats £275,000.
Are house prices in Spelthorne going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Spelthorne rose 0.9%, and over five years it rose 8.2%. Across South East prices fell 1.3% over the same year.
How much is rent in Spelthorne?
The average private rent in Spelthorne was £1,696 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £1,232; 2 bed £1,582; 3 bed £1,839; 4+ bed £2,488.
Is Spelthorne a safe place to live?
Spelthorne had 8.2 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 126th highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for South East was 7.2. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Spelthorne?
80.5% of premises in Spelthorne can get full fibre and 92.2% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- Hounslow 7 km
- Runnymede 7 km
- Elmbridge 9 km
- Slough 12 km
- Richmond upon Thames 12 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.