Town comparison
Ashtead vs Walton-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? 6.7 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Overall, Walton On Thames offers lower property prices by roughly 65%. Walton On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Walton-on-Thames
£421,083
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Walton-on-Thames
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Walton-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Walton-on-Thames
458
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Walton-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Walton-on-Thames
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Walton On Thames more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £421,083 versus £694,684 in Ashtead. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Walton On Thames it is a flat at £275,473.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 118% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £278,509).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Walton On Thames (51.2 per 1,000) compared to Ashtead (56 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Ashtead 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 EastSchool quality favours Ashtead: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Walton On Thames.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 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 | Ashtead | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Walton On Thames enjoy 458.0 Mbps on average, while Ashtead lags behind at 369.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 98.4% in Walton On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 88.6% in Walton On Thames.
Walton On Thames is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (458 vs 370 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Walton On Thames is band C (score 69.7), ahead of Ashtead's band C (score 67.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,212 in Walton On Thames. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Walton On Thames.
Walton On Thames has more energy-efficient housing — 61.2% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ashtead has a population of 14,830 while Walton On Thames has 27,016. Median household income is £39,479 in Walton On Thames and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 43.3 in Walton On Thames. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 61.7% in Walton On Thames.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 27,016 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 42.9% |
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