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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 19 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
19
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
9.98(-73%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.41(-87%)
Public order
2.06(-80%)
Other theft
1.72(-74%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.55(-83%)
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £210,000 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
Detached56£625,000
Flats2£250,000
Semi-Detached13£415,000

10 years median price trend in Appleton

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

Data Sources

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