Town Pop. 2,849

Living in Walton (Wakefield): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walton (Wakefield) comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where Walton (Wakefield) most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Against the wider WF1 district average of 63/100, that is 12 points below. On transport specifically, Walton (Wakefield) sits 26 points below the WF1 district figure of 84/100. Broadband (96) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF1 postcode district.

51
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Walton (Wakefield) scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
32
170.2 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 242 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Public order 47 crimes
↑ 154% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 41 crimes
↑ 112% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 82 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Charles Avenue 144 crimes
  2. 2 Frederick Avenue 38 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 30 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.358 · PM2.5 6.899 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
46
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Walton Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsPinderfields Hospital2.5 mi
Pontefract Hospital6.6 mi
Dewsbury & District Hospital8.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCrofton and Sharlston Medical Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,527 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 77 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed2.9%Retired30.8%Student3.1%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
58
Sandal and Agbrigg 1.2 mi
Wakefield Kirkgate 2.3 mi
Wakefield Westgate 2.8 mi
J39 M1 2.7 mi
J39 M1 2.9 mi
J40 M1 4.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
46
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 25
Detached £405,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£200k £276k £355k £432k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Crofton 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Sharlston 56 2.4 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wakefield) 47 2.6 mi away ⇄
Hall Green 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Crigglestone and Durkar 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Havercroft and Ryhill 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wakefield 61 3.0 mi away ⇄
Streethouse 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Woolley 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Royston (Barnsley) 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
South Hiendley 46 3.9 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walton (Wakefield) a nice place to live?

Walton (Wakefield) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Walton (Wakefield) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Walton (Wakefield)?

Walton (Wakefield) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 32/100. There were 485 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Walton (Wakefield)?

Among the top-rated schools in Walton (Wakefield) is Walton Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Walton (Wakefield) in total.

What are house prices like in Walton (Wakefield)?

The current median house price in Walton (Wakefield) is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 39%. There were 25 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Walton (Wakefield) in context

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Postcode districts in Walton (Wakefield)

WF1 63 ⇄
WF2 60 ⇄

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