Sunbury-on-Thames

Sunbury-on-Thames is a town on the north bank of the River Thames in the Borough of Spelthorne, Surrey, England, 13 mi (21 km) southwest of central London. Historically part of the county of Middlesex, in 1965 Sunbury and other surrounding towns were initially intended to form part of the newly created county of Greater London, but were instead transferred to Surrey. Sunbury adjoins Feltham to the north, Hampton to the east, Ashford to the northwest and Shepperton to the southwest. Walton-on-Thames is to the south, on the opposite bank of the Thames.

Sunbury
Thames Street, Sunbury
Sunbury
Location within Surrey
Area7.60 km2 (2.93 sq mi)
Population18,041 (2011 census)
 Density2,374/km2 (6,150/sq mi)
OS grid referenceTQ105695
 London13 miles (21 km)
District
Shire county
Region
CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townSUNBURY-ON-THAMES
Postcode districtTW16
Dialling code01932
PoliceSurrey
FireSurrey
AmbulanceSouth East Coast
UK Parliament

The town has two main focal points: Lower Sunbury (known locally as Sunbury Village) is the older part, adjoining the river. Sunbury Common (known locally as Sunbury Cross) is to the north and surrounds the railway station and the London end of the M3 motorway. Lower Sunbury contains most of the town's parks, pubs and listed buildings, whereas Sunbury Common is more urban and includes offices and hotels. Lower Sunbury holds an annual fair and regatta each August.

Sunbury railway station is on the Shepperton branch line. Trains to and from London Waterloo are operated by South Western Railway.

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