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Walton Central

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About

Walton Central ward forms the commercial and administrative core of the historic town of Walton-on-Thames. The area is defined by its central High Street, which hosts a mix of national retailers, independent shops, and local services. The River Mole flows through the southern part of the ward, bordered by stretches of public towpath and green space. This area includes the town's main civic buildings and transport links, serving as a key hub for the surrounding residential districts.

A notable local landmark is the Walton Bridge, a modern cable-stayed structure crossing the Thames, which replaced earlier historical crossings. The ward contains several conservation areas with architecture spanning from Tudor to Victorian periods. Community facilities are centred here, including the Heart shopping mall and the Elmbridge Civic Centre. Regular markets are held in the town centre, contributing to its everyday function as a focal point for the local population.

Area overview

On average Walton Central has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. Approximately 6.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walton Central is £74,356 per year. There are 1 schools in Walton Central: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton Central is home to around 8,483 people, with a population density of about 4,122 per km².

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Walton Central Population

8,483

Population density

4,122 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

39.61(+25%)

Shoplifting

20.87(+162%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.63(+68%)

Public order

12.97(+114%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.31(+44%)

South East average

Demographics

British

6,268

73.89%

Other White

880

10.37%

Indian

189

2.23%

Irish

169

1.99%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

142

1.67%

Total population: 8,483

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

3,272

48.45%

Level 3 (A level)

1,004

14.87%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

779

11.53%

No qualifications

771

11.42%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

479

7.09%

Total 16+ residents: 6,754

Housing

Owns outright

1,258

33.42%

Owns with a mortgage

1,211

32.17%

Private landlord or letting agency

874

23.22%

Other social rented

241

6.4%

Shared ownership

1.86%

Total households: 3,764

Property prices in Walton Central

Median price£597,500

Price per sq ft£546

Sales (last 12 months)118

Typical range (middle 50%)£339K – £850K

Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £597,500 (about £546 per square foot) in Walton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £188,000 up to £3,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	28	£1,153,750	£597	£678,500	£823,875	£1,750,000	£2,900,000
Semi-Detached	37	£705,000	£589	£511,000	£575,000	£900,000	£1,206,000
Terraced	17	£522,500	£528	£433,000	£470,000	£649,000	£790,000
Flats	36	£277,500	£457	£197,500	£234,125	£311,250	£416,250

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walton Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£975,000	£328,000	£650,000	£487,500
2017	£950,000	£325,000	£600,000	£520,000
2018	£875,000	£275,550	£610,000	£481,750
2019	£933,500	£353,475	£555,060	£407,500
2020	£1,270,000	£305,000	£663,289	£485,000
2021	£950,000	£307,500	£692,500	£467,975
2022	£1,300,000	£307,500	£695,000	£500,000
2023	£1,105,000	£299,950	£632,500	£531,250
2024	£1,267,500	£367,500	£707,500	£520,000
2025	£1,022,500	£300,000	£682,500	£536,000
2026	£1,115,000	£269,375	£702,500	£513,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walton Central.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£551	£488	£571	£466
2017	£548	£479	£523	£481
2018	£523	£475	£520	£489
2019	£537	£514	£509	£485
2020	£549	£449	£558	£485
2021	£585	£465	£571	£526
2022	£658	£490	£604	£575
2023	£616	£435	£623	£595
2024	£606	£515	£597	£512
2025	£620	£485	£572	£570
2026	£691	£399	£607	£528

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Elmbridge district.

Band A£1,705

Band B£1,989

Band C£2,274

Band D£2,558

Band E£3,126

Band F£3,695

Band G£4,263

Band H£5,116

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Walton Central ward.

Local councillors

Stanley Francis Winston Luker

Walton Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Liberal Democrats

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Demographics

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Property prices in Walton Central

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walton Central

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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