River Walk is in Walton-On-Thames and in Elmbridge district. KT12 2DS is located in the Walton North 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 River Walk, Walton-on-thames, KT12 2DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: KT12 2HY, KT12 2JA, KT12 2LG, KT12 2LF, KT12 2LE, KT12 2JF, KT12 2DR, KT12 2LQ, KT12 2JQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT12 2DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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 | 28.9% | 32.4% | 3.5% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.3% | 52.2% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 8.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 7.2% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 5.4% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42% | 46.7% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 35.3% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.8% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 22.4% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 9.4% | -6.5% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 9.4% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 4.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 36.1% | 10.8% | 33.8% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.1% | 85.3% | -7.8% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 86.6% 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 | 91% | 86.6% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.4% |
| European Union | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 86.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 3.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.8% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.4% | 3.4% | -5.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.5% | 76.7% | 4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.7% | 37.2% | 7.5% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 3.7% | 6.5% | -2.8% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Walk was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.5% lower than the Molesey West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
River Walk has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Molesey West and the 187th highest crime rate of 400 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 River Walk, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-01-05 | £399,646 |
| 3 River Walk, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2023-12-01 | £522,696 |
| 25 River Walk, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2022-12-09 | £587,547 |
| 61 River Walk, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £525,000 | 2022-10-19 | £526,567 |
| 21 River Walk, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-06-13 | £480,656 |
KT12 2DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2DS 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 | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grovelands Primary School Terrace Road , KT12 2EB | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley CofE Aided Primary School Ashley Road , KT12 1HX | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Church of England Primary School Ashley Road , KT12 1HX | 3out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashley Infant School Ashley Road , KT12 1HX | - not rated | 1,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Swansmere School Ambleside Avenue , KT12 3LL | - not rated | 1,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivermede Middle School Ray Road , KT8 2LG | - not rated | 3,543 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Weybridge CofE Middle School Grotto Road , KT13 8PL | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heathside Walton-on-Thames Waterside Drive , KT12 2JP | - not rated | 528 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Laytons Lane , TW16 6LT | - not rated | 2,129 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esher College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esher Sixth Form College Weston Green Road , KT7 0JB | - not rated | 5,395 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley Park School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 1,857 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 1,888 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 1,975 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halliford School Russell Road , TW17 9HX | - not rated | 2,353 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Staplands Nursery and Tutorial Holly Lodge , Oatlands Chase KT13 9RD | - not rated | 2,532 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| J & D Sandwich Bar | 107 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 400 yd | |
| Khyber Pass | 54 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 447 yd | |
| The Mogul | 66 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 447 yd | |
| Xcel Centre Cafe | Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive | 483 yd | |
| Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub | Xcel Sports Hub, Waterside Drive | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Rowing Club | Sunbury Lane, Walton-On-Thames | 111 yd | |
| Walton Comrades Club | 7 Franklyn Road, Walton-On-Thames | 165 yd | |
| The Grove | 68-70 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 439 yd | |
| Walton, Hersham & Oatlands Cons Club | 4 Manor Road, Walton-On-Thames | 776 yd | |
| The Anglers | Manor Road, Walton-On-Thames | 789 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Fish Bar | 101 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 400 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 99 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 401 yd | |
| Joker Takeaway | 44D Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 447 yd | |
| The Fish Tank | 25 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames | 981 yd | |
| Basilo Pizza | 38 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative | 58-62 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 447 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | 22-32 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex WATERSIDE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 508 yd |
| Grovelands Primary School TERRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 586 yd |
| Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub Xcel Sports Hub Xcel Sports Hub WATERSIDE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 654 yd |
| You Fit (London Shepperton) FELIX LANE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 857 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.