Town Pop. 6,039

Living in Shepperton: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shepperton is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 72/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 54/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the KT12 postcode district, Shepperton scores lowest. Against the wider KT12 district average of 65/100, that is 8 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (83). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the KT12 postcode district.

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Shepperton scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
136.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 245 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 154 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Public order 83 crimes
↑ 111% above national average
Shoplifting 69 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 57 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 218 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 103 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 68 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 42 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 13.6 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
65
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 39
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
57
9 schools in area · 33 within 4km
8Good1Ungraded
  • Ashley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Littleton CofE Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Manor Mead SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Saxon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Charles Borromeo Catholic Primary School, WeybridgePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St James CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Nicholas CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Thamesmead SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Heathside Walton-on-ThamesSecondary · inspected 2025
    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
55
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E2.5 mi
St Peter's Hospital2.5 mi
Kingston Hospital6.2 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
1 GP surgery in area 11 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,294 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
38
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Spelthorne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 170 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed2.5%Retired29.1%Student3.1%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary14.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.3%
Among the least-deprived 17% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
Council tax Spelthorne · 2026-27
A £1,684
B £1,965
C £2,245
D £2,526
E £3,087
F £3,649
G £4,210
H £5,052
Energy London 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
56
Shepperton 0.3 mi
Upper Halliford 1.6 mi
Walton-on-Thames 1.9 mi
J1 M3 1.9 mi
J11 M25 3.1 mi
J11 M25 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
72
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 14
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 41
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Ample 31

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £538,500 46
Detached £750,000 14
Semi-detached £540,000 12
Flat / Maisonette £290,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£264k £461k £664k £860k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Upper Halliford 61 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 1.1 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 1.3 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Thames 67 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sunbury-on-Thames 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ashford Common 62 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hersham 67 2.3 mi away ⇄
Addlestone 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Penton Hook 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Laleham 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Chertsey 52 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Spelthorne) 58 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shepperton a nice place to live?

Shepperton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shepperton is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shepperton?

Shepperton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 826 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shepperton?

Among the top-rated schools in Shepperton are Ashley Church of England Primary School, Littleton CofE Infant School and Manor Mead School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Shepperton in total.

What are house prices like in Shepperton?

The current median house price in Shepperton is £538,500, around 89% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £750,000, semi-detached £540,000, flat £290,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 46 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shepperton in context

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Postcode districts in Shepperton

KT12 65 ⇄
TW17 60 ⇄

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