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Area guide · West Yorkshire

Living in Walton (Wakefield)

A snapshot of life in Walton (Wakefield), Yorkshire and the Humber — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Walton (Wakefield) is a village in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and the Humber with a population of 3,266. The average house price is £479,188 and the overall crime rate is 109.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Walton (Wakefield) ranks

Population

3,266

Avg House Price

£479,188

Crime Rate

109.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

460 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£30,276

Median Age

41.5

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Walton (Wakefield). The figures below are sourced from Royston (Barnsley), the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Walton (wakefield)'s detached homes (£600,082) command roughly 3.2× the price of a flat (£189,143).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Walton (wakefield) prices have risen 42% over the last 9 years (£337,435 → £479,188).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£600,082£557,875226
Semi-Detached£351,324£375,000163
Terraced£281,238£325,500164
Flat£189,143£195,00075

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Walton (Wakefield) is 109.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Walton (wakefield): violent crime (45% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools1
Primary1
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Walton Primary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Walton (wakefield) averages 460 Mbps — 360% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Walton (wakefield) homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 64% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score70.9
% Rated C or Above64%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,132

Demographics & Economy

Population3,266
Median Age41.5
Median Household Income£30,276
Employment Rate57%
Owner Occupied59.8%
Degree-Level Qualified29.5%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Walton (wakefield)?
The average house price in Walton (wakefield) is £479,188 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Walton (wakefield)?
The most affordable entry point in Walton (wakefield) is a flat, with an average price of £189,143.
Is Walton (wakefield) a safe place to live?
Walton (wakefield) has a recorded crime rate of 109.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Walton (wakefield)?
Walton (wakefield) has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Walton (wakefield)?
Average broadband download speeds in Walton (wakefield) are around 460 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.8% of premises.
How big is Walton (wakefield)?
Walton (wakefield) is a settlement in West Yorkshire with a population of approximately 3,266.

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