Fairwater Drive is in Shepperton and in Spelthorne district. TW17 8EW is located in the Shepperton Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 2009-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fairwater Drive, Shepperton, TW17 8EW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW17 8EB, TW17 8ES, TW17 8EU, TW17 8ET, TW17 8EY, TW17 8DU, TW17 8BW, TW17 8AA, TW17 8EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding TW17 8EW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 50.8% | 49.6% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.4% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 | 34.9% | 35.9% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 46.8% | -2.2% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 7.4% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 7.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 53.3% | 53.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 9.6% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -3.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 47.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.4% | 11.9% | 1.5% | 18.2% | -6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 8.9% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 11.9% | -5.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.8% | 14.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.7% | 47.1% | 10.4% | 33.8% | 13.3% |
| Other | 5.5% | 1.8% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 1.1% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 93.5% | 88.9% | -4.6% | 81.4% | 7.5% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 92.3% | 86.8% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 4.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 86.7% | -5.0% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.2% | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.7% | 37.2% | 1.5% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairwater Drive was 67.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.7% lower than the Shepperton Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairwater Drive has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Shepperton Town and the 137th highest crime rate of 307 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Fairwater Drive, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2024-10-23 | £288,073 |
| 75 Fairwater Drive, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2024-07-15 | £370,697 |
| 71 Fairwater Drive, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-10-05 | £240,246 |
| 74 Fairwater Drive, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £273,000 | 2022-11-30 | £268,056 |
| 54 Fairwater Drive, Shepperton, Surrey Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-07-22 | £383,648 |
TW17 8EW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 165 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Information and communication | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 842 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Primary School Briar Road , TW17 0JB | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Littleton CofE Infant School Rectory Close , TW17 0QE | 3out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawkedale Primary School Stratton Road , TW16 6PG | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Primary School Nursery Road , TW16 6LY | 3out of 4 | 2,281 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 | 607 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School Layton's Lane , TW16 6LT | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunbury Manor School Nursery Road , TW16 6LF | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Catholic College Manor Lane , TW16 6JE | 4out of 4 | 2,889 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | - not rated | 4,285 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 | 4,702 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 | 871 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Halliford School Russell Road , TW17 9HX | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Weybridge Thames Street , KT13 8NL | - not rated | 2,761 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westward School 47 Hersham Road , KT12 1LE | - not rated | 3,358 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Danesfield Manor School 11 Rydens Avenue , KT12 3JB | - not rated | 3,706 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playtime Nursery | Activity Centre, Miles House | 350 yd | |
| Mumbai Square Restaurant | 2 Station Approach, Shepperton | 486 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 1 Thurlestone Parade, High Street | 638 yd | |
| Cafe Mocha D | 15 Thurlestone Parade, High Street | 638 yd | |
| JAMZ | 15 High Street | 668 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepperton Sports & Soc. | 1a Station Approach, Shepperton | 486 yd | |
| The Bell Inn | 85 Old Charlton Road, Shepperton | 531 yd | |
| The Goat - Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery | The Goat Public House, 47 Upper Halliford Road | 757 yd | |
| The Three Horseshoes | The Three Horseshoes Public House, 131 High Street | 937 yd | |
| Red Lion | Red Lion Inn, Russell Road | 995 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Grass | 90 High Street, Shepperton | 823 yd | |
| Italian Pizza Experts | Pizza Expert, 124 High Street | 1,007 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | The Co-operative, 13 - 14 Thurlestone Parade | 638 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Health & Fitness GOVETT AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 74 yd |
| Fresh Sports Centre MANYGATE LANE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 532 yd |
| Sunbury Golf Centre CHARLTON LANE | golf | 624 yd |
| Shepperton Recreation Ground Grove Road | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Halliford School RUSSELL ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Bishop Duppas Recreation Ground BISHOP DUPPAS PARK BISHOP DUPPAS PARK WALTON BRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,065 yd |
| Halliford School Sports Field (Church Road) CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 44.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 44.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 44.9% |
| 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 | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.