Town Pop. 21,660

Living in Sunbury-on-Thames: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Sunbury-on-Thames scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools is where Sunbury-on-Thames most outperforms the national norm: 68/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 51/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the KT12 postcode district, Sunbury-on-Thames ranks 3rd. No category drops below 40/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider KT12 district average of 65/100, that is 5 points below. For the surrounding area, see KT12 postcode district.

60
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Sunbury-on-Thames scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
51
124.1 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 1,015 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 379 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 244 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 201 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Other theft 201 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 649 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 171 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 115 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 76 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 14.8 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
63
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 62
Sports Pitches Ample 30
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
68
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 18 in area · 38 within 4km
2Outstanding12Good1Inadequate3Ungraded
  • Oak Hill Academy West LondonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • St Paul's Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Beauclerc Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Chennestone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Grovelands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hawkedale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hurst Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kenyngton Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Lindon Bennett SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Meadhurst Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
59
A&E departmentsKingston Hospital4.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital A&E4.4 mi
St Peter's Hospital4.5 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 13 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,543 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Spelthorne
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 460 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed3.3%Retired21.7%Student3.7%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership70.5%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
63
Sunbury 0.4 mi
Kempton Park 0.6 mi
Upper Halliford 0.7 mi
J1 M3 0.5 mi
J11 M25 4.8 mi
J11 M25 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
64
Pubs & Bars Ample 11
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 12
Retail Shopping Ample 57
Takeaways Adequate 8
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £500,000 131
Detached £755,000 30
Semi-detached £557,500 36
Terraced £470,000 43
Flat / Maisonette £283,250 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£254k £489k £732k £967k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Upper Halliford 61 0.9 mi away ⇄
Ashford Common 62 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 2.0 mi away ⇄
Walton-on-Thames 67 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ashford (Spelthorne) 58 2.6 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hersham 67 3.2 mi away ⇄
Laleham 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
West Molesey 73 3.5 mi away ⇄
Penton Hook 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Esher 66 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunbury-on-Thames a nice place to live?

Sunbury-on-Thames is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sunbury-on-Thames is 60/100, 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 Sunbury-on-Thames?

Sunbury-on-Thames has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 51/100. There were 2,689 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sunbury-on-Thames?

Among the top-rated schools in Sunbury-on-Thames are Oak Hill Academy West London and St Paul's Catholic College, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 18 rated schools in Sunbury-on-Thames in total.

What are house prices like in Sunbury-on-Thames?

The current median house price in Sunbury-on-Thames is £500,000, around 75% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £755,000, semi-detached £557,500, terraced £470,000, flat £283,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 131 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sunbury-on-Thames in context

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Postcode districts in Sunbury-on-Thames

KT12 65 ⇄
TW12 74 ⇄
TW16 63 ⇄

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