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About

Appleton is a residential suburb situated to the south of Warrington town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, ranging from mid-20th century estates to more modern builds. It is primarily a commuter area, with good road links to the M56 and M6 motorways facilitating travel to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond. Local amenities include several primary schools, convenience stores, and public houses serving the community.

A notable local feature is the presence of the historic Appleton Thorn village within its boundaries, which maintains a distinct identity. The area is bordered by green spaces, including the rolling fields and woodland of Appleton Reservoir and the wider Cheshire countryside. This provides accessible walking routes and a contrast to the suburban streets.

Area overview

On average Appleton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 0.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Appleton is £74,979 per year. Appleton is home to around 5,812 people, with a population density of about 915.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Appleton Population
5,812
Population density
915.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.32(-72%)
Public order
2.58(-75%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.24(-88%)
Other theft
2.06(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.89(-79%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,266
90.54%
Indian
151
2.6%
Other White
87
1.5%
Chinese
46
0.79%
Irish
43
0.74%
Total population: 5,816

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,621
53.29%
Level 3 (A level)
669
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
615
12.51%
No qualifications
428
8.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
284
5.77%
Total 16+ residents: 4,918

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,426
59.94%
Owns with a mortgage
843
35.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
72
3.03%
Other forms of private rent
14
0.59%
Other social rented
13
0.55%
Total households: 2,379

Property prices in Appleton

Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £565,000 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Appleton in the 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 Appleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced3£320,000
Semi-Detached14£449,250
Flats7£250,000
Detached58£630,000

10 years median price trend in Appleton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton.

All postcodes in Appleton

WA45LZ

Weybridge Close

WA45PT

Acton Avenue

WA45LY

Henley Close

WA45BE

Broomfields Road

WA45AT

Abbotsfield Close

WA43DP

Appleford Close

WA45BF

Gala Close

WA45LF

Firs Lane

WA45HP

London Road

WA45RB

St Georges Close

WA45DG

London Road

WA45PR

Hillside Road

WA45FA

Barshaw Gardens

WA43HJ

Lumb Brook Road

WA45LB

Firs Lane

WA45DD

St Marys Close

WA45JS

Windmill Close

WA45HR

London Road

WA45NG

Green Lane

WA45EQ

Dudlow Green Road

WA45RD

Woodbridge Close

WA45FQ

Westcliff Gardens

WA45NF

Cann Lane North

WA45HA

Fairways

WA45PX

Hillside Road

WA45BH

London Road

WA45EJ

Pineways

WA45AR

Birchdale Road

WA45QJ

Hatfield Gardens

WA45HZ

Chartwell Gardens

WA45DZ

Willow Lane

WA45LA

Red Lane

WA45QF

Petersham Drive

WA45JW

Cambridge Gardens

WA45QY

Swallowfield Gardens

WA45QD

Stonehill Close

WA45PW

London Road

WA45FE

Pewterspear Green Road

WA45HG

Chessington Close

WA45AJ

Highwood Road

WA45RG

Rosemoor Gardens

WA45HT

Witney Gardens

WA45EL

Beechways

WA45JH

Lyons Lane

WA43HF

Mentmore Gardens

WA45LQ

Firs Lane

WA45HS

Field Lane

WA45JZ

Shepperton Close

WA45ER

Beechways

WA45HN

Woodstock Gardens

WA43HH

Astor Drive

WA45BT

Barrule Close

WA45BP

Tynwald Drive

WA45EF

Milford Gardens

WA45BZ

Highwood Road

WA45NP

Staines Close

WA45DN

London Road

WA45PN

Shepcroft Lane

WA45QL

Hatfield Gardens

WA45FH

Edenbridge Gardens

WA45EH

Dudlow Green Road

WA45PJ

Shepcroft Lane

WA45FB

Limeways

WA45ED

Lynton Gardens

WA45ND

Off Lyons Lane

WA45EN

Larchways

WA45AD

Red Lane

WA45BW

Snaefell Rise

WA45NE

Appleton Hall Gardens

WA45DQ

Birchways

WA43DF

Hinton Crescent

WA45JR

Field Lane

WA45QG

Teddington Close

WA45HJ

Pangbourne Close

WA45DT

Highfield Avenue

WA45SB

High Warren Close

WA45DR

London Road

WA45DY

Pewterspear Lane

WA45JN

Windmill Lane

WA45AB

Red Lane

WA45BA

Falstaff Gardens

WA45JL

Hall Drive

WA45NH

Pewterspear Lane

WA45AU

Larkstoke Close

WA43DE

Dale Lane

WA45JB

London Road

WA45EE

Highfield Avenue

WA45QB

Shillingford Close

WA45BU

Peveril Close

WA45PU

Springholm Drive

WA45RS

Woodcroft Gardens

WA45AF

Kingsley Drive

WA45AH

Delphfields Road

WA45EP

Beechways

WA45AG

Warren Road

WA45HQ

Chiswick Gardens

WA45HH

Taplow Close

WA45QH

Old Pewterspear Lane

WA45SD

Saxon Close

WA45EW

Cedarways

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.