Town Pop. 24,095

Living in Walton-on-Thames: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walton-on-Thames is 67/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 75/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 68/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the KT12 postcode district scores higher. Walton-on-Thames leads all 6. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the KT12 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Walton-on-Thames scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
68
82.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 697 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 287 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Public order 177 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 144 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other theft 128 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
other 551 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 176 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 80 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 43 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 12.9 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
65
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 63
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Ample 11
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
55
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area · 33 within 4km
2Outstanding7Good3Ungraded
  • Cleves SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Walton Leigh SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashley Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Esher Church of England High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Grovelands Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • North East Surrey Secondary Short Stay SchoolAlternative provision · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oatlands SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walton Oak Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bell Farm Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
75
A&E departmentsSt Peter's Hospital A&E4.1 mi
St Peter's Hospital4.1 mi
Kingston Hospital4.6 mi
Hospital waitsAshford And St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks61.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs68%
5 GP surgeries in area 13 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,209 patients per GP
6dentists5pharmacies

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)66.2%
available across Elmbridge
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 582 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed3%Retired20.7%Student3.9%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary16.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.2%Apprenticeship4.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Elmbridge · 2026-27
A £1,705
B £1,990
C £2,274
D £2,558
E £3,126
F £3,695
G £4,263
H £5,116
Energy South East England 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
Walton-on-Thames 0.8 mi
Hersham 1 mi
Shepperton 1.9 mi
J1 M3 2.4 mi
J11 M25 4.3 mi
J11 M25 4.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 33
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 15
Retail Shopping Ample 157
Takeaways Ample 27
Fitness Ample 14

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £511,500 188
Detached £900,000 28
Semi-detached £690,000 47
Terraced £490,000 57
Flat / Maisonette £309,000 56
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£280k £607k £943k £1.3m 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hersham 67 1.1 mi away ⇄
Shepperton 57 1.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Halliford 61 1.7 mi away ⇄
Weybridge 60 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sunbury-on-Thames 60 2.1 mi away ⇄
Esher 66 2.1 mi away ⇄
Shepperton Green 61 2.7 mi away ⇄
West Molesey 73 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ashford Common 62 2.9 mi away ⇄
Byfleet 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Addlestone 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cobham (Elmbridge) 51 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, Walton-on-Thames is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Walton-on-Thames is 67/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Walton-on-Thames?

Walton-on-Thames has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 68/100. There were 1,984 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Walton-on-Thames are Cleves School and Walton Leigh School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Walton-on-Thames in total.

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

The current median house price in Walton-on-Thames is £511,500, around 79% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £900,000, semi-detached £690,000, terraced £490,000, flat £309,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 188 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Walton-on-Thames in context

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Postcode districts in Walton-on-Thames

KT12 65 ⇄
KT13 59 ⇄

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