Walton-on-Thames sits on the south bank of the River Thames in the borough of Elmbridge, Surrey, England. It has a pleasant riverside character with a riverside promenade and bridges nearby, and lies within easy reach of neighbouring towns such as Shepperton and Weybridge. The town is a classic London commuter hub with frequent trains into London, yet retains a mix of independent shops, riverside pubs and green spaces that give it a more relaxed suburban feel.
Historically Walton developed from a medieval market settlement and you can still spot older buildings around the centre and parish church. Local culture leans into the Thames with rowing clubs and regattas, while community amenities such as the local museum and sports clubs contribute to a lively social scene; economically it has shifted from light industry to a service- and commuter-driven economy, making it a sought-after residential area.
Postcode districts covering Walton-on-Thames
Most populated places nearby
- Brent 13.9 miles
- Islington 17 miles
- City of Westminster 13.6 miles
- Bexley 24.3 miles
- Sutton 9.9 miles
- Crawley 20.7 miles
- Croydon 14.1 miles
- Slough 12.5 miles
- Harrow 14.7 miles
- High Wycombe 22.4 miles
- Watford 19 miles
- Woking 9.2 miles
Neighbouring places
- Walton South Ward 0.4 miles
- Walton North Ward 0.5 miles
- Walton Central Ward 0.6 miles
- Hersham Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Hersham Village Ward 1.3 miles
- Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward 1.4 miles
- Shepperton Built-up area 1.7 miles
- Halliford and Sunbury West Ward 1.8 miles
- Molesey West Ward 1.8 miles
- Upper Halliford Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Sunbury-on-Thames Built-up area 1.9 miles
- Esher Built-up area 1.9 miles
Example postcodes in Walton-on-Thames
KT12 2PB, KT12 2RE, KT12 1HT, KT12 3PG, KT12 1GE, KT12 2NB, KT12 1LJ, KT12 2TD, KT12 1BG … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 6.3 miles
- London Gatwick Airport 18.6 miles
- Hersham Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Walton-on-Thames Railway Station 0.9 miles
Hotels near Walton-on-Thames Ad
- Oatlands Park Hotel 4 1.7 miles
- Holiday Inn London-Shepperton 4 1 mile
- The Weir Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Mitre Hotel 4 3 miles
- The Bear Esher 3 2 miles
- Hand and Spear 4 2.8 miles
- OYO The Watermans Arms Hersham 3 1.3 miles
- The Watermans Arms 3 1.3 miles
- Jose Pizarro The Swan Inn 2.6 miles
- Sandown Park Lodge 2.1 miles
Schools in Walton-on-Thames
- Ashley C of E Primary School Primary
- Grovelands Primary School Primary
- The Danesfield Manor School Independent - primary
- Walton Oak Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Sandown Park Racecourse Recreation 2 miles
- The Homewood Forest 2.3 miles
- Claremont Landscape Garden Gardens 2.3 miles
- Kempton Park Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles
- Claremont Estate Estate 2.4 miles
- Brooklands Estate 3.1 miles
- Bentall Shopping centre 4.7 miles
- Penton Hook Marina Marina 4.8 miles
- Strawberry Hill House Museum 4.8 miles
- Twickenham Stoop Stadium Stadium 5.2 miles
- Ham Library Library 5.4 miles
- Tudor Drive Library Library 5.5 miles