Walton is a settled, family-friendly suburb on the western side of Chesterfield, built around good-value housing and consistently strong schools. In Walton itself, terraces average £181,200 and semis £242,600, both cheaper than neighbouring Brampton & Walton, where detached homes average £599,000. Crime across the area runs well below national and regional averages and keeps trending downward, giving the suburb a genuinely safe, settled feel. Schools are a real strength throughout, with Good-rated primaries like Old Hall Junior School and Brookfield Community School in Walton, plus further options in the surrounding neighbourhoods and an Outstanding secondary nearby in Chesterfield. Healthcare provision stands out too, with Walton alone home to 15 GP practices, backed up by hospitals, dentists and pharmacies across the wider area. Everyday amenities such as shops, cafés, restaurants and pubs tend to sit just outside the immediate boundaries but are only a short trip away, and supermarkets and convenience stores are easy to reach. Air quality is good across the board, and living costs, including transport, sit below the UK average. This is a car-dependent part of Chesterfield, with the A61 and A619 providing decent road links, though public transport is more limited and buses are the main alternative if you don't drive. Notably, 37% of Walton residents work from home, pointing to demand for properties with extra space for home offices. Prices vary a fair bit within the suburb, from the more affordable terraces and semis in Walton, Rother and Brampton East & Boythorpe, through to the pricier detached homes in Brampton & Walton, so there's good choice depending on budget, while the quieter, spacious feel and strong schools and safety record remain consistent themes throughout.