Felixstowe vs Walton-on-the-Naze
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Walton On The Naze offers lower property prices by roughly 25%. Felixstowe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Walton On The Naze edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Felixstowe
£332,094
Walton-on-the-Naze
£266,638
Crime Rate
Felixstowe
61.1
Walton-on-the-Naze
78.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Felixstowe
85.7%
Walton-on-the-Naze
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Felixstowe
394.6
Walton-on-the-Naze
307.5
EPC Rating
Felixstowe
69.2
Walton-on-the-Naze
70
Median Income
Felixstowe
£29,350
Walton-on-the-Naze
£29,832
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East of EnglandThe average house price in Walton On The Naze is £266,638, which is 25% less than Felixstowe at £332,094. The most affordable entry point in Felixstowe is a flat at £221,020, while in Walton On The Naze it is a flat at £160,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 38% pricier in Felixstowe (£221,020 vs £160,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Felixstowe prices grew faster — 28% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East of EnglandWith 61.1 offences per 1,000 people, Felixstowe is the safer of the two – 29% lower than Walton On The Naze's 78.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Felixstowe is violent-crime, while in Walton On The Naze 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 East of EnglandWalton On The Naze has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 85.7% in Felixstowe. Felixstowe has 7 schools in total, while Walton On The Naze has 2.
Felixstowe School Inspection Breakdown
85.7% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Walton-on-the-Naze School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Felixstowe | Walton-on-the-Naze |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 6 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 85.7% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Felixstowe offers faster average downloads at 394.6 Mbps, compared to 307.5 Mbps in Walton On The Naze. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.6% of premises in Felixstowe and 99.5% in Walton On The Naze. Gigabit availability stands at 75.3% in Felixstowe and 54.2% in Walton On The Naze.
Felixstowe is the faster of the two by 28% on average download speed (395 vs 308 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Walton On The Naze are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band D) versus 69.2 (band C) in Felixstowe. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,314 in Felixstowe and £1,206 in Walton On The Naze. 60.6% of homes in Felixstowe have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.4% in Walton On The Naze.
Felixstowe has more energy-efficient housing — 60.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,832 in Walton On The Naze and £29,350 in Felixstowe. The median age is 49.6 in Felixstowe and 50.3 in Walton On The Naze. Employment rates stand at 51.5% in Felixstowe and 46.7% in Walton On The Naze. Owner-occupancy is 68.9% in Felixstowe versus 71.5% in Walton On The Naze.
| Indicator | Felixstowe | Walton-on-the-Naze |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,218 | 6,980 |
| Median Age | 49.6 | 50.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,350 | £29,832 |
| Employment Rate | 51.5% | 46.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.9% | 71.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 19.9% |
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