Addlestone vs Walton-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Walton On Thames wins on house prices with a 6% gap. Walton On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Walton-on-Thames
£421,083
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Walton-on-Thames
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Walton-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Walton-on-Thames
458
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Walton-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Walton-on-Thames
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,083, Walton On Thames undercuts Addlestone (£446,654) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Walton On Thames it is a flat at £275,473.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 48% pricier in Addlestone (£411,182 vs £278,509).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Addlestone prices grew faster — 12% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Walton On Thames experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.2 per 1,000 versus 70.8 per 1,000 in Addlestone. The most common crime category in Addlestone is violent-crime, while in Walton On Thames it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Walton On Thames, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walton-on-Thames School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 3 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Walton On Thames averages 458.0 Mbps – ahead of Addlestone's 438.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 98.4% in Walton On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 88.6% in Walton On Thames.
Walton On Thames is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (458 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Walton On Thames averages 69.7 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,212 in Walton On Thames. 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Walton On Thames.
Addlestone has more energy-efficient housing — 69.6% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,479 in Walton On Thames and £38,796.5 in Addlestone. The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 43.3 in Walton On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 69.7% in Walton On Thames. Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 61.7% in Walton On Thames.
| Indicator | Addlestone | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 27,016 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 42.9% |
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