Sandy Way is in Walton-On-Thames and in Elmbridge district. KT12 1BL is located in the Walton Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Esher and Walton. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sandy Way, Walton-on-thames, KT12 1BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT12 1BN, KT12 1PU, KT12 1PT, KT13 9NA, KT12 1PX, KT12 1BJ, KT12 1AU, KT13 9JL, KT12 1AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT12 1BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 49% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of KT12 1BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 21.5% | 23.5% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -14.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.4% | 66.3% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 5.8% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.8% | 57% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 8.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 32.2% | -5.9% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.3% | 2.9% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around KT12 1BL this area, 8.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 3.8% | -3.7% | 9.6% | -5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.3% | -2.2% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.5% | 51.9% | 7.4% | 33.8% | 18.1% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.7% | -2.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| White | 91.2% | 85.9% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 4.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 81.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.4% | 81.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.6% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 81.6% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 9.6% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 2.2% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 76.7% | 11.7% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 1.7% | 13.5% | -11.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 60.2% | 46.2% | 14.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sandy Way was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.1% lower than the Walton Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sandy Way has the 18th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Walton Central and the 94th highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.6%.

Households in this area have a much higher level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 94% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sandy Way, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2021-06-25 | £1,013,053 |
| 4 Sandy Way, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £635,000 | 2014-11-07 | £886,047 |
| 30 Sandy Way, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2010-11-12 | £869,838 |
| 22 Sandy Way, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £412,000 | 2008-11-28 | £864,691 |
| 13 Sandy Way, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2005-12-20 | £838,194 |
KT12 1BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
KT12 1BL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Church of England Primary School Ashley Road , KT12 1HX | 4out of 4 | 720 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves School Oatlands Avenue , KT13 9TS | 4out of 4 | 1,551 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oatlands School Oatlands School , Oatlands School, St. Marys Road KT13 9PZ | 4out of 4 | 1,814 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grovelands Primary School Terrace Road , KT12 2EB | 3out of 4 | 1,878 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Grotto Road , KT13 8PL | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 1,554 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 2,321 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 3,637 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 3,698 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands College Heath Road , KT13 8TT | - not rated | 3,980 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 1,359 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halliford School Russell Road , TW17 9HX | - not rated | 1,465 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 1,785 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Leigh School Queen's Road , Hersham KT12 5AB | 4out of 4 | 1,888 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Weybridge Thames Street , KT13 8NL | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starbucks | Unit 1, 53 New Zealand Avenue | 268 yd | |
| Walton Espresso House | 35 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd | |
| Sushi Wakyo | 41 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd | |
| Mejuicer | 39 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd | |
| Fireaway | 39 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Meze Grill | 29 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd | |
| Walton on Thames Cricket Club | Ashley Park Pavilion, 197 Ashley Park Avenue | 423 yd | |
| The Bear Public House | 30 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 440 yd | |
| The George Inn (Food Business) | The George Inn, 24 Bridge Street | 440 yd | |
| The Walton Village | 29-31 High Street, Walton-On-Thames | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dindin's Kitchen | 39 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd | |
| Bowl Butler | 39 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd | |
| Tops Pizza | 27A Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 404 yd | |
| Mooboo Bubble Tea | Unit 26, The Heart | 452 yd | |
| Burger King | 32 High Street, Walton-On-Thames | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 53 New Zealand Avenue, Walton-On-Thames | 266 yd | |
| Aldi | 1-3 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames | 460 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 22-32 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames | 596 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Gym Local (Walton-On-Thames) THE HEART | health and fitness suite | 343 yd |
| Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Walton-On-Thames) (Closed) 12-16 12-16 High Street | health and fitness suite | 464 yd |
| Ashley Church Of England Primary School ASHLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 589 yd |
| Elm Grove Hall ELM GROVE ELM GROVE HERSHAM ROAD | 794 yd | |
| Hobbs House Boundary Park CRICKET WAY OPEN SPACE CRICKET WAY OPEN SPACE CRICKET WAY | tennis courts | 803 yd |
| You Fit (London Shepperton) FELIX LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Walton & Hersham Football Club SITE OF STOMPOND LANE SPORTS GROUND SITE OF STOMPOND LANE SPORTS GROUND STOMPOND LANE | grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Elm Grove Recreation Ground KINGS GARDENS | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,004 yd |
| Stompond Lane Track (Closed) Stompond Lane | athletics tracks, health and fitness suite | 1,005 yd |
| Walton On Thames Lawn Tennis Club STOMPOND LANE | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,035 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.