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Adwick le Street vs Walton (Wakefield)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Adwick Le Street is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 53% lower. Walton (wakefield) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Adwick Le Street edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Adwick le Street

£225,351

Walton (Wakefield)

£479,188

Crime Rate

Adwick le Street

116.6

Walton (Wakefield)

109.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Adwick le Street

100.0%

Walton (Wakefield)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Adwick le Street

356.2

Walton (Wakefield)

459.8

EPC Rating

Adwick le Street

70.4

Walton (Wakefield)

70.9

Median Income

Adwick le Street

£29,931

Walton (Wakefield)

£30,276

At £225,351, Adwick Le Street undercuts Walton (wakefield) (£479,188) by around 53% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Adwick Le Street is a terraced at £153,333, while in Walton (wakefield) it is a flat at £189,143.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 58% pricier in Walton (wakefield) (£600,082 vs £249,625).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Walton (wakefield) prices grew faster — 42% vs -65%.

Walton (wakefield) has a crime rate of 109 per 1,000 residents, which is 7% lower than Adwick Le Street at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Adwick Le Street is violent-crime, while in Walton (wakefield) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 7 schools in Adwick Le Street, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Walton (wakefield), which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Adwick le Street School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Walton (Wakefield) School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAdwick le StreetWalton (Wakefield)
Total Schools71
Primary61
Secondary10
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Walton (wakefield) averages 459.8 Mbps – ahead of Adwick Le Street's 356.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Adwick Le Street and 97.8% in Walton (wakefield). Gigabit availability stands at 66.1% in Adwick Le Street and 90.5% in Walton (wakefield).

Walton (wakefield) is the faster of the two by 29% on average download speed (460 vs 356 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Walton (wakefield), scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Adwick Le Street. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,390 in Adwick Le Street and £1,132 in Walton (wakefield). 59.7% of homes in Adwick Le Street have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Walton (wakefield).

Walton (wakefield) has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 59.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,276 in Walton (wakefield) and £29,931.4 in Adwick Le Street. The median age is 47.5 in Adwick Le Street and 41.5 in Walton (wakefield). Employment rates stand at 56.6% in Adwick Le Street and 57% in Walton (wakefield). Owner-occupancy is 67.7% in Adwick Le Street versus 59.8% in Walton (wakefield). Adwick Le Street has a population of 18,326 and Walton (wakefield) has 3,266.

IndicatorAdwick le StreetWalton (Wakefield)
Population18,3263,266
Median Age47.541.5
Median Household Income£29,931.4£30,276
Employment Rate56.6%57%
Owner Occupied67.7%59.8%
Degree-Level Qualified32.8%29.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Adwick Le Street and Walton (wakefield)?
Adwick Le Street and Walton (wakefield) are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Adwick Le Street or Walton (wakefield)?
Adwick Le Street is cheaper, with an average house price of £225,351.
Is Adwick Le Street or Walton (wakefield) safer?
Walton (wakefield) has the lower crime rate at 109 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Adwick Le Street or Walton (wakefield)?
Adwick Le Street has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Adwick Le Street or Walton (wakefield)?
Walton (wakefield) has faster average broadband at 459.8 Mbps.

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