Richmond upon Thames vs Spelthorne
A side-by-side comparison of the Richmond upon Thames and Spelthornelocal authority areas — population, density, deprivation and age profile, from ONS Census 2021 and each nation’s Indices of Deprivation.
In short: Richmond upon Thames is the more populous; council tax is lower in Richmond upon Thames; Richmond upon Thames has the higher share of Good/Outstanding schools.
| Richmond upon Thames | Spelthorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 195,279 | 102,955 |
| Density | 3,402/km² | 2,294/km² |
| Deprivation | 0% in most-deprived 10% | 0% in most-deprived 10% |
| Council tax (Band D) | £2,486 | £2,526 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 100% | 90% |
| Aged under 16 | 20% | 19% |
| Aged 16–64 | 64% | 63% |
| Aged 65+ | 16% | 18% |