Highfield Road, Walton-on-thames, KT12 2RQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around KT12 2RQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.6%	51.7%	-0.9%	51.0%	0.7%
Male	47.4%	48.3%	0.9%	49.0%	-0.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	34.6%	26.8%	-7.8%	37.9%	-11.1%
Married: Opposite sex	45.4%	48.2%	2.8%	44.2%	4.0%
Separated	2.5%	0.9%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.3%
Divorced	12.5%	9.6%	-2.9%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	5%	14.5%	9.5%	6.1%	8.4%

Health

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	51.6%	47.8%	-3.8%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	35.6%	34.5%	-1.1%	33.6%	0.9%
Fair health	10.7%	13.5%	2.8%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	1.7%	3%	1.3%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	1.2%	0.0%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 44.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15%	16.6%	1.6%	18.2%	-1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.3%	7.8%	-0.5%	9.6%	-1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.2%	9%	-0.2%	13.4%	-4.4%
Apprenticeship	1.7%	5.7%	4.0%	5.3%	0.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	12.7%	-2.7%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	45.4%	44.9%	-0.5%	33.8%	11.1%
Other	5%	3.3%	-1.7%	2.8%	0.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Other Asian	1%	0.5%	-0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	1.0%	-0.8%
Other Black	0.3%	0.2%	-0.1%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	1.2%	0.9%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	3.1%	0%	-3.1%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	89.3%	94.1%	4.8%	81.4%	12.7%
Roma	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Arab	1.7%	0%	-1.7%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 80.2% 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	76.5%	80.2%	3.7%	83.2%	-3.0%
European Union	7.3%	11.4%	4.1%	6.1%	5.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Africa	5.9%	3%	-2.9%	2.7%	0.3%
Middle East and Asia	5.2%	2.2%	-3.0%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	3.8%	1%	-2.8%	1.3%	-0.3%
Oceania	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	75.4%	80%	4.6%	83.2%	-3.2%
10+ Years	3.5%	13.8%	10.3%	9.8%	4.0%
5-10 Years	4.2%	3.9%	-0.3%	2.9%	1.0%
2-5 Years	4.5%	1.5%	-3.0%	2.2%	-0.7%
Less than 2 years	12.5%	0.7%	-11.8%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.9%	76.7%	4.2%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%
Germany	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Italy	2.5%	0.6%	1.9%
Spain	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
Poland	3.9%	1.3%	2.6%
Other EU countries	1.7%	1.5%	0.2%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.3%	37.2%	-7.9%
Christian	64%	46.2%	17.8%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1.5%	6.5%	-5.0%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Highfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 67.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.0% lower than the Walton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Walton Central and the 117th highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£65,400

Income Rank
10/10

Household Income in KT12 2RQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Road are based on 31 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Elmbridge.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Road, Walton-on-thames, KT12 2RQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for KT12 2RQ

Average Price
£473,854

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£473,854

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Road

Average Price
£760,424

Semi-Detached
£965,247

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,006,649

Flats/Maisonettes
£408,519

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Drayton Highfield Road, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£400,000	2018-06-29	£503,594
Drayton Highfield Road, Walton-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2006-10-20	£588,670

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for KT12 2RQ

Employment

KT12 2RQ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in KT12 2RQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	131
Full-Time Employee	94
Self-Employed	32
Part-Time Employee	27
Looking after home or family	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	7
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Information and communication	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	17
Education	13
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Construction	9
Manufacturing	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	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	360 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grovelands Primary School Terrace Road , KT12 2EB	3out of 4	1,190 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walton Oak Primary School Walton Oak Primary School , Ambleside Avenue KT12 3LN	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cleves School Oatlands Avenue , KT13 9TS	4out of 4	1,879 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bell Farm Primary School Hersham Road , Hersham KT12 5NB	3out of 4	2,176 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ	3out of 4	1,965 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE	3out of 4	2,064 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT	3out of 4	2,986 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE	4out of 4	3,388 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF	3out of 4	3,427 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brooklands College Heath Road , KT13 8TT	- not rated	4,664 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE	- not rated	997 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB	- not rated	1,265 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Halliford School Russell Road , TW17 9HX	- not rated	2,108 yd	Other independent school	No	Boys	More About School
Walton Leigh School Queen's Road , Hersham KT12 5AB	4out of 4	2,219 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay School 174 Molesey Road , Hersham KT12 4QY	3out of 4	2,565 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cranq Cycles	6 Churchfield Road, Walton-On-Thames	164 yd
McDonald's	5-7 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	221 yd
Esquires Coffee	67 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	237 yd
Everyman Walton Cinema	Everyman Cinema, High Street	252 yd
Kokoro	48 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	254 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Walton Village	29-31 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	221 yd
The Regent	19 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames	261 yd
Walton Working Mens Club	21A Church Street, Walton-On-Thames	261 yd
Walton-on-Thames Bowling Club	Walton Bowling Club, Elm Grove, 1 Hersham Road	312 yd
Walton, Hersham & Oatlands Cons Club	4 Manor Road, Walton-On-Thames	383 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Basilo Pizza	38 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames	209 yd
Oriental Chef	45 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	214 yd
KFC	39 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	221 yd
Subway	27 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	221 yd
Burger King	32 High Street, Walton-On-Thames	243 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks & Spencer	22-32 Church Street, Walton-On-Thames	208 yd
Aldi	1-3 Bridge Street, Walton-On-Thames	334 yd
Sainsbury's	53 New Zealand Avenue, Walton-On-Thames	499 yd
The Co-Operative	58-62 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames	689 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Elm Grove Hall ELM GROVE ELM GROVE HERSHAM ROAD		297 yd
Energie Ladies Fitness Club (Walton-On-Thames) (Closed) 12-16 12-16 High Street	health and fitness suite	304 yd
Ashley Church Of England Primary School ASHLEY ROAD	grass pitches	333 yd
Elm Grove Recreation Ground KINGS GARDENS	grass pitches, tennis courts	383 yd
Pure Gym Local (Walton-On-Thames) THE HEART	health and fitness suite	421 yd
Walton Swimming Pool (Closed) Kings Close	swimming pool	449 yd
Walton On Thames Lawn Tennis Club STOMPOND LANE	indoor tennis centre, tennis courts	776 yd
Walton & Hersham Football Club SITE OF STOMPOND LANE SPORTS GROUND SITE OF STOMPOND LANE SPORTS GROUND STOMPOND LANE	grass pitches	816 yd
Stompond Lane Track (Closed) Stompond Lane	athletics tracks, health and fitness suite	816 yd
You Fit (London Shepperton) FELIX LANE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	965 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	83.3%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	83.3%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.