Ashford
Built-up area in Spelthorne, Surrey, England
| Coordinates: | 51.436, -0.463 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 06 71 |
| Population: | 27,382 |
| Dialling code: | 01784 (Staines) |
Ashford in the borough of Spelthorne, Surrey, England is a compact suburban settlement on the south‑west edge of London, set close to the River Thames and major road and rail links. It has a railway station with regular services into London, and its convenient position makes it popular with commuters and people working at nearby Heathrow.
Historically a village with medieval roots, Ashford mixes older housing, green open spaces and modest shopping parades, with pubs and local community facilities. The local economy is largely service- and retail-orientated, backed by light industry nearby, and the town benefits from proximity to neighbours such as Staines-upon-Thames and Sunbury-on-Thames, plus riverside paths and parks that add leisure appeal for families and commuters alike.
Postcode districts covering Ashford
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 12.4 miles20 km
- Islington 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Reading 22.4 miles36 km
- City of Westminster 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Sutton 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Croydon 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Slough 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Harrow 12.2 miles19.6 km
- High Wycombe 18.1 miles29.2 km
- Watford 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Woking 10.2 miles16.3 km
- Hemel Hempstead 21.8 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashford Town Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Ashford East Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Ashford North and Stanwell South Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- Stanwell Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Staines South Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ashford Common Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Feltham West Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Stanwell North Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Bedfont Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Riverside and Laleham Ward 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Laleham and Shepperton Green Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Staines Ward 1.8 miles3 km
Example postcodes in Ashford
TW15 3QR, TW15 3RH, TW15 1NL, TW15 3GA, TW15 3LN, TW15 2DD, TW15 2NT, TW15 2EE, TW15 1YH … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 2.4 miles3.9 km
- London City Airport 22.8 miles36.7 km
- Ashford 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Heathrow Terminal 4 Railway Station 1.7 miles2.7 km
Hotels near Ashford Ad
- The Swan Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Crowne Plaza London Heathrow T4 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Staybridge Suites London Heathrow - Bath Road 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Holiday Inn Express London Heathrow T4 4 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sleeplicity London Heathrow 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Hilton London Heathrow Airport Hotel 4 1.8 miles3 km
- Crown Hotel 3.5 miles5.6 km
- The Bridge Hotel 3 3.4 miles5.5 km
- Hilton Garden Inn London Heathrow Terminal 2 and 3 4 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Sofitel London Heathrow 5 2.9 miles4.6 km
Schools in Ashford
- Ashford C of E Primary School Primary
- Ashford Park Primary School Primary
- Clarendon Primary School Primary
- St James Senior Boys' School Independent - secondary
- St Michael Catholic Primary School & Nursery Primary
- The Echelford Primary School Primary
- Thomas Knyvett College Secondary
Local points of interest
- Penton Hook Marina Marina 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Runnymede Bridge Late Bronze Age Site Archaeological site 3 miles4.9 km
- Kempton Park Racecourse Recreation 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Ditton Park Estate 4.9 miles8 km
- Brooklands Estate 5 miles8.1 km
- Twickenham Stoop Stadium Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Strawberry Hill House Museum 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Church Road Stadium 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Osterley House Country house 6 miles9.7 km
- Sandown Park Racecourse Recreation 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Frogmore House Estate 6.2 miles10 km
- Ham House Museum 6.5 miles10.4 km