Stanwell Moor

Stanwell Moor
Semi-detached and maisonette estate of Stanwell Moor
Footpath bridge connecting stream-side cottages in winter
Stanwell Moor is located in Surrey
Stanwell Moor
Stanwell Moor
Location within Surrey
Area2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi)
Population1,371 (2011 census)[1]
• Density521/km2 (1,350/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTQ0475
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townStaines-upon-Thames
Postcode districtTW19
Dialling code01753
PoliceSurrey
FireSurrey
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
England
Surrey
51°27′50″N 0°30′00″W / 51.464°N 0.500°W / 51.464; -0.500

Stanwell Moor is a village and moor in the Borough of Spelthorne, approximately 17 miles (27 km) west of central London. Historically part of the county of Middlesex, it was transferred to Surrey in 1965. West of its generally narrow moor is the M25 London Orbital Motorway and the village is 1 mile (1.6 km) southwest of Heathrow Airport Terminal 5.

The River Colne runs to the west of the moor and the village is in Colne Valley regional park.

Stanwell Moor is distinct from Stanwell, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) to the east. It is part of the same ward and ecclesiastical parish.

  1. ^ Key Statistics; Quick Statistics: Population Density United Kingdom Census 2011 Office for National Statistics Stanwell Moor makes up 2011 lower output area Spelthorne 001D. Note: the towns and villages in Spelthorne have one ward each which covers part of a neighbouring town or village. For example, Ashford is two wards and part of a third ward (see Government). Retrieved 21 November 2013