Local Area Guides

Buying or selling locally means one thing above everything else: knowing the street, not just the postcode. We’ve put together detailed guides for every area we cover from our Ashford and Staines offices, covering house prices, commute times, schools and what everyday life is actually like.

Whether you’re weighing up a fast train into London, a bigger garden, or a village High Street, use the guides below to find the area that fits.

Areas Covered by Our Ashford Office

Our Ashford team covers Ashford itself and the surrounding towns and villages within easy reach of Ashford station and Heathrow.

Ashford, Surrey

A sub-40-minute train into Waterloo, quick Heathrow access and prices below the Surrey average. Popular with young families and first-time buyers. Take a deeper look into Ashford, including schools and properties here.

Sunbury-on-Thames

Riverside living with a genuine spread of prices, from waterfront homes over £1 million to more affordable streets further inland. Take a deeper look into Sunbury-on-Thames, including schools and properties here.

Feltham

One of the fastest commutes in the guide, with direct trains into Waterloo in as little as 25 minutes and house prices well below the regional average. Take a deeper look into Feltham, including schools and properties here.

Bedfont

A large country park on the doorstep and prices around £389,000, well below many of its neighbours, with two nearby mainline stations to choose from. Take a deeper look into Bedfont, including schools and properties here.

Shepperton

A historic village with its own film studio, a proper High Street and direct access to the Thames, for buyers who want character alongside their commute. Take a deeper look into Shepperton, including schools and properties here.

Stanwell

An award-winning village atmosphere right on Heathrow’s boundary, with a landmark church spire and some of the closest airport access in the area. Take a deeper look into Stanwell, including schools and properties here.

Hanworth

A genuinely affordable corner of West London, built around the 60-hectare Hanworth Park, with a fascinating royal history and easy access to Feltham and Twickenham. Take a deeper look into Hanworth, including schools and properties here.

Areas Covered by Our Staines Office

Our Staines team covers Staines-upon-Thames and the surrounding riverside and village communities nearby.

Staines-upon-Thames

A 34-minute train into Waterloo, two shopping centres and genuine riverside character, with prices ranging from starter flats to premium waterfront homes. Take a deeper look into Staines-upon-Thames, including schools and properties here.

Egham

A university town with a strong recent growth trend, home to Royal Holloway and a regenerated town centre with new shops and an Everyman cinema. Take a deeper look into Egham, including schools and properties here.

Englefield Green

Recently named one of the 10 best places to live in Surrey, this village sits on the edge of Windsor Great Park with a strong community feel. Take a deeper look into Englefield Green, including schools and properties here.

Stanwell Moor

A small, close-knit village between two reservoirs, less than a mile from Heathrow Terminal 5, with its own village hall and residents’ association. Take a deeper look into Stanwell Moor, including schools and properties here.

Wraysbury

A village built around water, with two train stations, reservoir watersports and some of the best riverfront properties in the area. Take a deeper look into Wraysbury, including schools and properties here.

Chertsey

Character homes with big gardens for under £500,000, close to Thorpe Park, though with a slower train commute than neighbouring towns. Take a deeper look into Chertsey, including schools and properties here.

Laleham

A small, historic riverside village with its own primary school, two pubs and a 12th-century church, just a short drive from Staines. Take a deeper look into Laleham, including schools and properties here.

Virginia Water

Home to the prestigious Wentworth Estate and Virginia Water lake, with prices spanning from accessible new-build flats to multi-million pound estates. Take a deeper look into Virginia Water, including schools and properties here.

Not Sure Which Area Is Right for You?

If you’re still weighing up your options, our local team can talk you through which streets and towns best match your budget, commute and lifestyle. We cover these areas every day, so we know the detail that doesn’t always show up in a listing.