Town comparison
Bagshot vs Walton-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? 12.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Property in Walton On Thames is about 7% cheaper on average. Walton On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Walton-on-Thames
£421,083
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Walton-on-Thames
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Walton-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Walton-on-Thames
458
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Walton-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
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 £449,077 in Bagshot. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Walton On Thames it is a flat at £275,473.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 36% pricier in Bagshot (£378,375 vs £278,509).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bagshot prices grew faster — 12% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.2 offences per 1,000 people, Walton On Thames is the safer of the two – 4% lower than Bagshot's 53 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bagshot 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 Bagshot: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Walton On Thames.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bagshot | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Walton On Thames enjoy 458.0 Mbps on average, while Bagshot lags behind at 427.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 98.4% in Walton On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 88.6% in Walton On Thames.
Walton On Thames is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (458 vs 428 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bagshot is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Walton On Thames's band C (score 69.7). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,212 in Walton On Thames. 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Walton On Thames.
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bagshot has a population of 5,930 while Walton On Thames has 27,016. Median household income is £39,479 in Walton On Thames and £38,500.5 in Bagshot. The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 43.3 in Walton On Thames. Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 61.7% in Walton On Thames.
| Indicator | Bagshot | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 27,016 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 42.9% |
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