Pirbright vs Walton-on-Thames
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Walton On Thames wins on house prices with a 92% gap. Walton On Thames has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Pirbright edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Pirbright
£808,833
Walton-on-Thames
£421,083
Crime Rate
Pirbright
71.9
Walton-on-Thames
51.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Pirbright
100.0%
Walton-on-Thames
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Pirbright
262.1
Walton-on-Thames
458
EPC Rating
Pirbright
71.6
Walton-on-Thames
69.7
Median Income
Pirbright
£39,098
Walton-on-Thames
£39,479
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Pirbright commands an average of £808,833, compared with £421,083 in Walton On Thames – a difference of 92%. The most affordable entry point in Pirbright is a flat at £290,000, while in Walton On Thames it is a flat at £275,473.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 74% pricier in Pirbright (£485,000 vs £278,509).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Pirbright prices grew faster — 10% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastResidents of Walton On Thames experience less crime overall, with a rate of 51.2 per 1,000 versus 71.9 per 1,000 in Pirbright. The most common crime category in Pirbright 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 EastFamilies may prefer Pirbright, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Walton On Thames. There are 1 schools in Pirbright and 4 in Walton On Thames.
Pirbright School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 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 | Pirbright | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 4 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 458.0 Mbps in Walton On Thames and 262.1 Mbps in Pirbright. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 90.6% of premises in Pirbright and 98.4% in Walton On Thames. Gigabit availability stands at 43.3% in Pirbright and 88.6% in Walton On Thames.
Walton On Thames is the faster of the two by 75% on average download speed (458 vs 262 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Pirbright, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 69.7 (band C) in Walton On Thames. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,175 in Pirbright and £1,212 in Walton On Thames. 67.2% of homes in Pirbright have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Walton On Thames.
Pirbright has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £39,479 in Walton On Thames and £39,097.8 in Pirbright. The median age is 42.9 in Pirbright and 43.3 in Walton On Thames. Employment rates stand at 60.5% in Pirbright and 61.7% in Walton On Thames. Owner-occupancy is 68.3% in Pirbright versus 69.7% in Walton On Thames. Pirbright has a population of 3,920 and Walton On Thames has 27,016.
| Indicator | Pirbright | Walton-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,920 | 27,016 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £39,097.8 | £39,479 |
| Employment Rate | 60.5% | 61.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.3% | 69.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.8% | 42.9% |
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