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Walton Central

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 moderate crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.9% 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 £74,351 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 4,122.0 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

40.43(+28%)

Anti-social behaviour

20.39(+76%)

Shoplifting

18.51(+131%)

Public order

12.61(+106%)

Criminal damage and arson

10.02(+56%)

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

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £493,500 in Walton Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £2,900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walton Central over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	23	£950,000	£685,000	£762,500	£1,548,000	£2,462,500
Flats	57	£330,000	£194,000	£265,000	£385,000	£537,000
Semi-Detached	23	£675,000	£450,900	£573,750	£707,750	£959,000
Terraced	13	£520,000	£392,000	£480,000	£570,000	£692,700

10 years median price trend in Walton Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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