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About

Appleton ward occupies the northwestern part of the borough of Halton, bordering Warrington and Cheshire West. The area is primarily residential, characterised by modern housing estates and suburban roads. It includes the distinct communities of Appleton and Appleton Thorn, which maintain their own local identities. The ward contains several primary schools and local shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The landscape is largely green, with farmland and fields interspersed among the developments. A notable local feature is the annual Appleton Thorn Bawming of the Thorn ceremony, a unique tradition centred on an ancient hawthorn tree. The Bridgewater Canal runs along part of the ward's eastern boundary, providing a route for walkers and cyclists. Overall, the ward functions as a settled residential area with strong community ties.

Area overview

On average Appleton has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 185 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Appleton is £37,639 per year. There are 3 schools in Appleton: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Appleton is home to around 6,662 people, with a population density of about 4,605.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Appleton Population
6,662
Population density
4,605 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
95.17(+155%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.52(+59%)
Public order
28.07(+177%)
Shoplifting
25.97(+349%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.46(+72%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,161
92.55%
Other White
215
3.23%
Other Asian
47
0.71%
Other
38
0.57%
Chinese
32
0.48%
Total population: 6,657

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,245
22.97%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,180
21.77%
Level 3 (A level)
994
18.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
952
17.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
592
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,421

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
883
28.83%
Owns outright
792
25.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
735
24%
Other social rented
409
13.35%
Social rents from council
166
5.42%
Total households: 3,063

Property prices in Appleton

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £144,000 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,000 up to £360,000.

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
Detached5£320,000
Flats1£84,000
Semi-Detached22£221,000
Terraced58£122,500

10 years median price trend in Appleton

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

All postcodes in Appleton

WA86TY

St Martins Close

WA86LJ

Albert Road

WA86BL

Widnes Road

WA86EB

Deacon Road

WA86JH

Mc Clellan Place

WA86HS

Albert Road

WA86SY

Lime Avenue

WA86QS

Millfield Road

WA86EZ

Westmorland Avenue

WA86JA

Albert Road

WA86RG

Kirkham Road

WA86HB

Elm Grove

WA86RD

Lytham Road

WA86PJ

Salisbury Street

WA86TJ

Peel House Lane

WA86EX

Appleton Road

WA86EY

Park Avenue

WA86RF

Ansdell Road

WA86SX

Lilac Avenue

WA86FS

Elliot Street

WA86FR

Appleton

WA86NB

Brook Street

WA86HL

Sycamore Avenue

WA86PE

Frederick Street

WA86PN

Hibbert Street

WA86EJ

Appleton Village

WA86ED

Deacon Road

WA86SN

Cedar Avenue

WA86QG

Alder Avenue

WA86LA

Chester Street

WA86NU

Wallace Street

WA86LS

Cross Street

WA86EQ

Appleton Village

WA86TT

Bunhill Fields

WA86JT

Albert Road

WA86LP

Bower Street

WA86SR

Lincoln Square

WA86RB

St Annes Road

WA86LH

Albert Road

WA86RW

Susan Street

WA86UB

Green Oaks Way

WA86QJ

Edwin Street

WA86HH

Breck Road

WA86UG

Green Oaks Shopping Centre

WA86HE

Greenway Road

WA86RA

Fairhaven Road

WA86TX

Kensal Green

WA87FL

St Bedes View

WA86QF

Acacia Avenue

WA86SH

Elm Avenue

WA86SU

Willow Avenue

WA87TN

Farrant Street

WA86PD

Leigh Avenue

WA86QT

Mill Brow

WA86EA

Deacon Road

WA86PB

Shelagh Avenue

WA86RY

Susan Street

WA86EE

Sayce Street

Data Sources

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