Walton-on-Thames is an affluent market village located in Surrey, which lies around 5 miles south-east of Chertsey and 5 miles south-west of Kingston. Situated within the Council Borough of Elmbridge, and divided into 3 wards, Walton Central, Walton North and Walton South, the neighbourhood is a great mixture of suburban Britain seen through its varied village-style architecture. Its proximity to the River Thames has allowed Walton to develop into a modern but peaceful neighbourhood, with beautiful riverside walks and quaint pubs that look out over the glistening water. Walton-on-Thames has many shops, restaurants and bars many of which can be found in the local Heart Shopping Centre, and the nearby stations of Walton-on- Thames and Hampton Court, both of which provide semi-regular services into central London, have made the neighbourhood popular with well-to-do commuting families.

Supposedly the site that Julius Caesar crossed the Thames, Walton was recorded in the 1086 Domesday book under “Waletona” and was described as having mills, a fishery and a church. Walton-on-Thame’s is home to Grade I listed St. Mary Church, which dates back to the 12th century. Walton’s long history is evident in its Anglo- Saxon name, which translates to ‘settlement, or farm of the Britons’, the ‘upon Thames’ part was added in the 13th century. Queen Elizabeth I, is said to have made a poem declaring her Christian faith which remains in the Church to this day next to the Pulpit. During the First World War the area was home to a hospital for New Zealand’s injured troops, who are remembered in streets such as New Zealand Avenue and The Kiwi pub. It was also bombed heavily during the Blitz due to its proximity to the nearby Brooklands aircraft factories.

Former US President Herbert Hoover, famous for the Hoover Dam, once lived in Walton-on- Thames.

John Bradshaw, the man responsible for overseeing the trial and eventual 1649 execution of King Charles I, also lived in the area.

Due to the suburban nature of Walton-on-Thames there are not many public transport routes, in particular locals complain of a lack of convenient bus routes to neighbouring areas. Although knife crime in Surrey is relatively low, Elmbridge had the second highest knife crime compared to other locations in Surrey from 2014 to 2017.

Like many suburban satellites around London the rate of development in Walton-on Thames is steady. Despite numerous wealthy residents looking to preserve their pristine neighbourhood, this area of the Thames Valley is largely exempt from Greenbelt protections. Walton Court Gardens, a collection of 27 Shared Ownership 1, 2 & 3 bedroom apartments was recently completed where residents can enjoy beautifully landscaped gardens and a home finished to a superb specification. ASPI homes also recently finished a boutique new build development which comprised luxury apartments spread over three blocks located close to the river.