Camberley vs Walton-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 15.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Walton On Thames is about 68% cheaper on average. Walton On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Camberley edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Camberley
£706,909
Walton-on-Thames
£421,083
Crime Rate
Camberley
52.5
Walton-on-Thames
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Camberley
100.0%
Walton-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Camberley
442.9
Walton-on-Thames
458
EPC Rating
Camberley
71.8
Walton-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Camberley
£38,501
Walton-on-Thames
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Walton On Thames is £421,083, which is 68% less than Camberley at £706,909. The most affordable entry point in Camberley is a flat at £220,722, while in Walton On Thames it is a flat at £275,473.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 35% pricier in Camberley (£375,976 vs £278,509).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Camberley prices grew faster — 67% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastWith 51.2 offences per 1,000 people, Walton On Thames is the safer of the two – 3% lower than Camberley's 52.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Camberley 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 EastCamberley has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Walton On Thames. Camberley has 11 schools in total, while Walton On Thames has 4.
Camberley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (9 primary, 2 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 | Camberley | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 11 | 4 |
| Primary | 9 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Walton On Thames offers faster average downloads at 458.0 Mbps, compared to 442.9 Mbps in Camberley. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Camberley and 98.4% in Walton On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 86.3% in Camberley and 88.6% in Walton On Thames.
Walton On Thames is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (458 vs 443 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Camberley are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 69.7 (band C) in Walton On Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Camberley and £1,212 in Walton On Thames. 71.1% of homes in Camberley have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Walton On Thames.
Camberley has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,479 in Walton On Thames and £38,500.5 in Camberley. The median age is 42.8 in Camberley and 43.3 in Walton On Thames. Employment rates stand at 64% in Camberley and 61.7% in Walton On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Camberley versus 69.7% in Walton On Thames.
| Indicator | Camberley | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 36,787 | 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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