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 miles22.3 km
- Islington 17 miles27.3 km
- City of Westminster 13.6 miles22 km
- Bexley 24.3 miles39.1 km
- Sutton 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Crawley 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Croydon 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Slough 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Harrow 14.7 miles23.7 km
- High Wycombe 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Watford 19 miles30.5 km
- Woking 9.2 miles14.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Walton South Ward 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Walton North Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Walton Central Ward 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Hersham Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Hersham Village Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Oatlands and Burwood Park Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Shepperton Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Halliford and Sunbury West Ward 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Molesey West Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Upper Halliford Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Sunbury-on-Thames Built-up area 1.9 miles3 km
- Esher Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
Example postcodes in Walton-on-Thames
KT12 1JN, KT12 3NX, KT12 3PE, KT12 2LJ, KT12 1NR, KT12 3TD, KT12 3EL, KT12 2RH, KT12 2HS … See all
Transport links
- London Heathrow Airport 6.3 miles10.2 km
- London Gatwick Airport 18.6 miles30 km
- Hersham Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Walton-on-Thames Railway Station 0.9 miles1.5 km
Hotels in Walton-on-Thames Ad
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 miles3.2 km
- The Homewood Forest 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Claremont Landscape Garden Gardens 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Kempton Park Racecourse Recreation 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Claremont Estate Estate 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Brooklands Estate 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Bentall Shopping centre 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Penton Hook Marina Marina 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Strawberry Hill House Museum 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Twickenham Stoop Stadium Stadium 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Ham Library Library 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Tudor Drive Library Library 5.5 miles8.8 km