A244 Hersham, Spelthorne
3 addresses across 2 postcodes (TW17), about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) long, classed as a a road. USRN 37200966.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Spelthorne costs £2,526 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Shepperton, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 700 m (0.4 miles) away, and Halliford Park (5.4 hectares) is about 730 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 13.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 12 to 13 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Upper Halliford Medical Centre, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 89% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Spelthorne in 2026-27: Band D £2,526 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,684 | £1,965 | £2,246 | £2,526 | £3,088 | £3,649 | £4,211 | £5,053 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (28% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 18 August 2026: SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, lane closure, on the footway, carriageway, verge (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 3 addresses are between 12 m and 13 m above sea level (13 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TW17 8QW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| TW17 8RT | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Shepperton 347,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Upper Halliford 106,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Sunbury 391,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 14 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Roxford Close Upper Halliford | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Elmsleigh Bus Station Staines | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | Walton Ferry Landing Walton-on-Thames | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Holiday Inn Shepperton Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Russington Road | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 8 km (5 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Upper Halliford Medical Centre | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Trio Pharmacy | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shepperton Dental Care | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Walton Community Hospital | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Walton-On-Thames Police Station | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Shepperton Cashzone | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,230 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Halliford Park 5.4 ha | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 560 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 3.9 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Halliford Close Allotment Gardens 7,970 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 5.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Cloven Barrow, immediately south of Cedars Recreation Ground, Sunbury, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east. 2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Cloven Barrow, immediately south of Cedars Recreation Ground, Sunbury | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Oatlands | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Millennium Wood | Wood | 330 m south-east |
| Wheatley's Eyot | Island | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Tumbling Bay | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Sandhills Meadow | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Las Palmas Estate | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Crickets Hill | Hill | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 13.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road, rail and aircraft noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
2 of the street's 3 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Spelthorne: see them on the Spelthorne page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesmead School | Secondary | 11–16 | 940 m (0.6 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Bishop Wand Church of England School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hawkedale Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Springfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Sunbury Manor School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Inadequate (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Heathside Walton-on-Thames | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Ignatius Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Dec 2025): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Goat - Stonehouse Pizza & Carvery TW17 8RX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Signature Dining @Charlton Grange Care Home TW17 8QN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 100 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Londis TW17 8SE | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Upper Halliford Newscentre TW17 8SE | Retailers - other | 240 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Sunrise Cafe TW17 8SE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| The Café | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Shepperton Stores Ltd TW17 8DY | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2025 |
| Premium Catering TW17 8DZ | Other catering premises | 460 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Dorly Close (7); On or near Home Farm Close (7); On or near Gaston Bridge Road (5); On or near Roxford Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 37% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 89% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 37% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Dorly Close · Home Farm Close · Halliford Road · Roxford Close · Upper Halliford Road · Holmbank Drive · Upper Halliford Green · St Andrew's Close · The Green · Annett Close · Freeman Close · Wallace Close
All the streets in TW17 and across Spelthorne.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.