Towpath is in Shepperton and in Spelthorne district. TW17 9LL is located in the Shepperton Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Spelthorne. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Towpath, Shepperton, TW17 9LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: TW17 9LN, KT13 8YD, TW17 9JB, TW17 9JW, TW17 9JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around TW17 9LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 50.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 50.8% | 49.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.9% 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 | 21.1% | 22.4% | 1.3% | 37.9% | -15.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 61.9% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 17.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 5.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -3.2% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 7.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 50.5% | 58.3% | 7.8% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.9% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 11% | 8.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 TW17 9LL this area, 8.7% 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13% | 8.7% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 7.3% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.1% | 11.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 3.8% | -2.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.1% | 13.3% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.3% | 52.1% | 12.8% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93.7% | 89.6% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 8.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 89.4% | 84.7% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 84.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 1.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 1.5% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 76.7% | 13.2% |
| Ireland | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 1.8% | 13.5% | -11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towpath was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Shepperton Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Towpath has the 11th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Shepperton Town and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 308 local areas in Spelthorne .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -86.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revelstoke Towpath, Shepperton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,175,000 | 2024-10-24 | £1,190,398 |
| The Lantern Towpath, Shepperton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,112,500 | 2024-09-27 | £1,132,789 |
| Pine View Towpath, Shepperton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2023-07-06 | £679,761 |
| The Slum Towpath, Shepperton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2022-11-08 | £882,021 |
| 5 Reed Place, Shepperton, Surrey Detached, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2021-09-09 | £1,466,688 |
TW17 9LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
TW17 9LL 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 | 91 |
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Other | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey Nursery School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9ER | 3out of 4 | 3,860 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge Portmore Way , KT13 8JD | 3out of 4 | 1,226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, Weybridge Portmore Way , KT13 8JD | - not rated | 1,226 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE First School Springfield Meadows , KT13 8AJ | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St James CofE Primary School Grotto Road , KT13 8PL | 3out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Manor Farm Avenue , TW17 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weybridge CofE Middle School Grotto Road , KT13 8PL | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pyrcroft Middle School Pyrcroft Road , KT16 9EW | - not rated | 3,981 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chertsey High School Chertsey Road , KT15 2EP | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathside School Brooklands Lane , KT13 8UZ | 3out of 4 | 2,243 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heathside School Brooklands Lane , KT13 8UZ | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thamesmead School Manygate Lane , TW17 9EE | - not rated | 2,277 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklands College Heath Road , KT13 8TT | - not rated | 2,484 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's College Weybridge Weybridge Road , KT15 2QS | - not rated | 1,132 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Maur's School Thames Street , KT13 8NL | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St George's Junior School Thames Street , KT13 8NL | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Philip Southcote School Addlestone Moor , KT15 2QH | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Claybourne School Addlestone Moor , KT15 2QH | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ferry Coffee Shop At Nauticalia | Nauticalia, Ferry Lane | 754 yd | |
| Desborough Sailing Club | Ferry Lane, Shepperton | 783 yd | |
| Halliford Mere Club | Club, Halliford Mere Lake | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thames Court Hotel | Thames Court, Towpath | 538 yd | |
| Weybridge Rowing Club | Club House, Thames Lock | 684 yd | |
| Weybridge Mariners Club | Clubhouse, Lock Island | 702 yd | |
| Weybridge Rowing Club | Thames Lock, Jessamy Road | 723 yd | |
| Minnow | The Minnow, 104 Thames Street | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Weybridge Lawn Tennis Club WALTON LANE | tennis courts | 836 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 2.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 6.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 12.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 21.41 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 21.41 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.13 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.