Built-up area in Spelthorne, Surrey, England
| Coordinates: | 51.423, -0.501 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 04 70 |
| Population: | 51,040 |
| Dialling code: | 01784 (Staines) |
Staines-upon-Thames is a riverside town in the borough of Spelthorne, Surrey, England, sitting where the River Thames widens into water meadows and open common - notably Staines Moor. Historically a market and crossing point with a bridge on the site of Staines Bridge for centuries, it combines a compact town centre with riverside walks and parks. Good rail links into London, close proximity to Heathrow and the M25 have shaped it into a busy commuter and retail hub while keeping easy access to nearby leisure spots such as Thorpe Park.
Economically the town mixes shopping - centred on the Elmsleigh Centre - with offices and light industry, and in 2012 adopted the "upon-Thames" suffix to stress its riverside character. Socially it’s a diverse suburban community with a focus on regenerating the waterfront and preserving green spaces; the Thames and surrounding commons remain important for local wildlife, recreation and the town’s sense of place.
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