Govett Avenue is in Shepperton and in Spelthorne district. TW17 8AF is located in the Shepperton Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 2005-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Govett Avenue, Shepperton, TW17 8AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW17 8AL, TW17 8DP, TW17 8AR, TW17 8AU, TW17 9DA, TW17 8DR, TW17 8DW, TW17 8AW, TW17 8DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW17 8AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 47.6% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -3.4% |
| Male | 49% | 52.4% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 3.4% |
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 TW17 8AF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.6% 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 | 24.1% | 29% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 56.6% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 46.9% | 55.1% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 30.8% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 15.9% | 15.3% | -0.6% | 18.2% | -2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.8% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.6% | 9% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.4% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.4% | 36.9% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92% 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% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.2% | 92% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 10.6% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 93.8% | 88.2% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 4.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 88.4% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 1.2% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Govett Avenue was 122.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.5% higher than the Shepperton Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Govett Avenue has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Shepperton Town and the 61st highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 4 Lindsay Court Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2025-09-10 | £380,000 |
| Flat 21 Lindsay Court Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2025-06-16 | £311,887 |
| Flat 1 Lindsay Court Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-14 | £331,266 |
| Flat 7 Lindsay Court Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-05-02 | £330,338 |
| Flat 24 Lindsay Court Govett Avenue, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-12-19 | £434,656 |
TW17 8AF 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 5,221 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Manor Farm Avenue , TW17 9AD | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Primary School Briar Road , TW17 0JB | 3out of 4 | 1,099 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleton CofE Infant School Rectory Close , TW17 0QE | 3out of 4 | 1,518 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkedale Primary School Stratton Road , TW16 6PG | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Nursery Road , TW16 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,658 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 597 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 3,876 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,397 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Mead School Laleham Road , TW17 8EL | 4out of 4 | 474 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halliford School Russell Road , TW17 9HX | - not rated | 876 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Weybridge Thames Street , KT13 8NL | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's College Weybridge Weybridge Road , KT15 2QS | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 3,493 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playtime Nursery | Activity Centre, Miles House | 59 yd | |
| Mumbai Square Restaurant | 2 Station Approach, Shepperton | 77 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Thurlestone Parade, High Street | 246 yd | |
| Cafe Mocha D | 15 Thurlestone Parade, High Street | 246 yd | |
| JAMZ | 15 High Street | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepperton Sports & Soc. | 1a Station Approach, Shepperton | 77 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 85 Old Charlton Road, Shepperton | 492 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | The Three Horseshoes Public House, 131 High Street | 575 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Russell Road | 801 yd | |
| Shepperton Cricket Club | Cricket Club, Manor Park | 1,008 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grass | 90 High Street, Shepperton | 463 yd | |
| Italian Pizza Experts | Pizza Expert, 124 High Street | 657 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken And Ribs | Favorite Chicken & Ribs, 199 Laleham Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Eastern Pearl | 205 Laleham Road, Shepperton | 1,024 yd | |
| Jacks Fish & Chips | 150 Laleham Road, Shepperton | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | The Co-operative, 13 - 14 Thurlestone Parade | 246 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Health & Fitness GOVETT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Fresh Sports Centre MANYGATE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 466 yd |
| Shepperton Recreation Ground Grove Road | grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Halliford School Sports Field (Church Road) CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Halliford School RUSSELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 793 yd |
| Sunbury Golf Centre CHARLTON LANE | golf | 911 yd |
| Shepperton Cricket Club MANOR PARK MANOR PARK RUSSELL ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Bishop Duppas Recreation Ground BISHOP DUPPAS PARK BISHOP DUPPAS PARK WALTON BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,088 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.