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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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 184 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
184
Deprivation level
9/10
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
96.67(+160%)
Public order
27.32(+171%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.37(+36%)
Shoplifting
24.92(+336%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.51(+51%)
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%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £156,250 in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £360,500.

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£325,000
Flats3£100,000
Semi-Detached33£235,000
Terraced51£122,000

10 years median price trend in Appleton

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

All postcodes in Appleton

WA86JY

Saxon Terrace

WA86QU

Doward Street

WA86LY

Robert Street

WA86EP

Regent Road

WA86PD

Leigh Avenue

WA86RF

Ansdell Road

WA86ST

Hawthorn Avenue

WA86HH

Breck Road

WA86NF

Dickson Close

WA86HB

Elm Grove

WA86PU

Appleton Village

WA86RA

Fairhaven Road

WA86RY

Susan Street

WA86UD

Albert Road

WA86LJ

Albert Road

WA86RJ

Reay Street

WA86RW

Susan Street

WA87TN

Farrant Street

WA86HQ

Lower Appleton Road

WA86PA

Deirdre Avenue

WA86PG

Frederick Street

WA86TN

Peel House Lane

WA86UA

Green Oaks Way

WA86UG

Green Oaks Shopping Centre

WA86RE

Lytham Road

WA86SG

Fairfield Road

WA86BF

Gerrard Street

WA86JH

Mc Clellan Place

WA87FL

St Bedes View

WA86PR

Rylands Street

WA86SE

Fairfield Road

WA86LP

Bower Street

WA86TU

St Peters Walk

WA86NB

Brook Street

WA86PW

Dickson Street

WA86EB

Deacon Road

WA86EE

Sayce Street

WA86EF

Deacon Road

WA86JQ

Carey Street

WA86UE

Albert Road

WA86SW

Chestnut Avenue

WA86SN

Cedar Avenue

WA86SZ

Peel House Lane

WA86TL

Mount Street

WA87QR

Kingsway

WA86JX

Ross Street

WA86QF

Acacia Avenue

WA86TX

Kensal Green

WA86BW

Farrant Street

WA86EJ

Appleton Village

WA86JA

Albert Road

WA86LH

Albert Road

WA86EN

Appleton Village

WA86ED

Deacon Road

WA86HF

Park Road

WA86QJ

Edwin Street

WA86QX

Knowles Street

WA86RD

Lytham Road

Data Sources

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