Town Pop. 653

Living in Walton-on-Trent: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Walton-on-Trent is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 11 scored places in the DE12 postcode district.

Against the wider DE12 district average of 43/100, that is 12 points below. That is 19 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (8), transport (11) and schools (13) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE12 postcode district.

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Walton-on-Trent scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
171.5 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 36 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 542% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Theft from the person 11 crimes
↑ 833% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 33 crimes
  2. 2 Church Street 12 crimes
  3. 3 Harbin Road 11 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6.281 · PM2.5 6.477 · PM10 10.81 µg/m³
74
Green Space 26
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital12.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital14.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital17.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTrent Meadows Medical Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity2,327 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)89.7%
available across South Derbyshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.1%Student2.7%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax South Derbyshire · 2026-27
A £1,560
B £1,820
C £2,080
D £2,340
E £2,860
F £3,380
G £3,900
H £4,680
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Burton-on-Trent 3.5 mi
Lichfield Trent Valley 7.2 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 7.2 mi
J11 M42 7.2 mi
J11 M42 7.5 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walton-on-Trent in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Barton Turn 47 1.0 mi away ⇄
Barton-under-Needwood 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rosliston 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Coton in the Elms 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Alrewas 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Edingale 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Linton (South Derbyshire) 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Overseal and Castle Gresley 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 4.9 mi away ⇄
Yoxall 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Walton-on-Trent has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walton-on-Trent is 31/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Walton-on-Trent?

Walton-on-Trent has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 112 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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

Among the top-rated schools in Walton-on-Trent is Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Walton-on-Trent in total.

Walton-on-Trent in context

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Postcode districts in Walton-on-Trent

DE12 43 ⇄

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