In the 2001 Census it had a population of 153. It is situated on the banks of the small River Arrow, the name meaning Spera's border. Early forms of the name are Spernore.
The location of the town in 2001 is described as having a population of 153 and being situated on the banks of the River Arrow, which is named after Spera's border. Early forms of the name were Spernore.