Town Pop. 12,843

Living in Hersham: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hersham comes out at 67/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 71/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. No other settlement in the KT12 postcode district scores higher. Hersham leads all 6.

That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Broadband (88) and safety (87) also clear 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the KT12 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 293 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 103 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Public order 70 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Other theft 45 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 40 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 154 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Alderson Grove 44 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 44 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 43 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 12.1 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
66
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 7
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
47
9 schools in area · 20 within 4km
2Outstanding5Good2Ungraded
  • Cleves SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Walton Leigh SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Burhill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oatlands SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walton Oak Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bell Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded
  • Three Rivers AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
71
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E4.2 mi
St Peter's Hospital4.2 mi
Kingston Hospital5.2 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 10 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,219 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
88
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across Elmbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 290 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired21.1%Student3.8%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.5%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership67%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Elmbridge · 2026-27
A £1,705
B £1,990
C £2,274
D £2,558
E £3,126
F £3,695
G £4,263
H £5,116
Energy South East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
59
Walton-on-Thames 0.5 mi
Hersham 1.1 mi
Weybridge 2.2 mi
J1 M3 3.5 mi
J10 M25 3.6 mi
J10 M25 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
62
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 25
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Ample 25

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £570,000 91
Detached £1,300,000 17
Semi-detached £590,000 39
Terraced £516,750 26
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£266k £970k £1.7m £2.4m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Walton-on-Thames 67 1.1 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Esher 66 1.9 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Byfleet 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Elmbridge) 51 2.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Halliford 61 2.8 mi away ⇄
West Molesey 73 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sunbury-on-Thames 60 3.2 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 3.5 mi away ⇄
Addlestone 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ashford Common 62 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hersham a nice place to live?

Yes, Hersham is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Hersham is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hersham?

Hersham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 705 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hersham?

Among the top-rated schools in Hersham are Cleves School and Walton Leigh School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Hersham in total.

What are house prices like in Hersham?

The current median house price in Hersham is £570,000, around 100% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £1,300,000, semi-detached £590,000, terraced £516,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 91 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hersham in context

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Postcode districts in Hersham

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