Wheatleys Eyot is in Sunbury-On-Thames and in Elmbridge district. TW16 6BU 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 Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury-on-thames, TW16 6BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW16 6BT, TW16 6BD, TW16 6BS, TW16 6AH, TW16 6AN, TW16 6AW, TW16 6DE, TW16 6AL, TW16 6BY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW16 6BU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 30.1% | 31% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 46.6% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 15.6% | 4.9% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) 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 | 52.4% | 55.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | 7.2% |
| Good health | 30% | 33.3% | 3.3% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 7.4% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 TW16 6BU this area, 8.8% 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 52.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 8.8% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 3.7% | -9.9% | 9.6% | -5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 16.2% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.1% | 52.9% | 5.8% | 33.8% | 19.1% |
| Other | 2.9% | 1.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.2% | 95.7% | 2.5% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 87.9% | 81.3% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 7.1% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 81.7% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 11.4% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 2% | -6.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.2% | 76.7% | 11.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.9% | 13.5% | -10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.6% | 37.2% | 1.4% |
| Christian | 48.6% | 46.2% | 2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheatleys Eyot was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Walton Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wheatleys Eyot has the 12th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Walton Central and the 72nd highest crime rate of 403 local areas in Elmbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minavon Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £949,950 | 2022-02-18 | £1,019,165 |
| The Nook Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £770,000 | 2021-03-05 | £907,564 |
| Weir Cottage Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2019-11-22 | £1,067,227 |
| Monabri Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Other, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2018-11-19 | £655,882 |
| Monabri Wheatleys Eyot, Sunbury-On-Thames, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £580,000 | 2018-11-19 | £732,025 |
TW16 6BU 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.
TW16 6BU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawkedale Primary School Stratton Road , TW16 6PG | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grovelands Primary School Terrace Road , KT12 2EB | 3out of 4 | 1,067 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School 116 French Street , TW16 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chennestone Primary School Manor Lane , TW16 5ED | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Green Street , TW16 6QG | 3out of 4 | 1,736 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 1,695 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 1,771 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 2,149 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Three Rivers Academy Bell Farm Way , KT12 5EJ | 3out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reach Academy Feltham 53-55 High Street , TW13 4AB | 4out of 4 | 5,187 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halliford School Russell Road , TW17 9HX | - not rated | 2,514 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| The Beech House School 413 Walton Road , West Molesey KT8 2EJ | - not rated | 2,539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 2,612 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 2,690 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Mead School Laleham Road , TW17 8EL | 4out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub | Xcel Sports Hub, Waterside Drive | 138 yd | |
| Xcel Centre Cafe | Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive | 203 yd | |
| Cafe Capriccio | Capriccio, 97 Green Street | 828 yd | |
| The Sunbury Millennium Embroidery Gallery | The Sunbury Embroidery Gallery, Thames Street | 848 yd | |
| Alio's | 245 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weir Hotel | Towpath, Waterside Drive | 306 yd | |
| The Flower Pot | Thames Street, Sunbury On Thames | 539 yd | |
| The Three Fishes | Three Fishes Public House, 35 Green Street | 653 yd | |
| Walton Rowing Club | Sunbury Lane, Walton-On-Thames | 685 yd | |
| Walton Comrades Club | 7 Franklyn Road, Walton-On-Thames | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Herring | 37A Green Street, Sunbury-on-Thames | 699 yd | |
| Walton Fish Bar | 101 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 1,031 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 99 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 1,035 yd | |
| Joker Takeaway | 44D Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens | 6 - 7 Avenue Parade, The Avenue | 1,056 yd | |
| The Co-Operative | 58-62 Terrace Road, Walton-On-Thames | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub Xcel Sports Hub Xcel Sports Hub WATERSIDE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches | 130 yd |
| Elmbridge Xcel Leisure Complex WATERSIDE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 195 yd |
| Grovelands Primary School TERRACE ROAD | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| Hazelwood Golf Centre (Closed) Croysdale Avenue | golf | 989 yd |
| Hazelwood Centre (London Irish Training Ground) HAZELWOOD HAZELWOOD HAZELWOOD DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 992 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.82 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.82 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.52 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.