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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, roughly 1.7× the North West average of 109 per 1,000. Approximately 22.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Appleton is £37,699 per year. The median sale price in Appleton is £146,000 (around £169 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £116,500 and £210,250. 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 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
185
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
22.3%
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

Median price: £146,000
Price per sq ft: £169
Sales (last 12 months): 79
Typical range (middle 50%): £117K – £210K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £146,000 (about £169 per square foot) in Appleton area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,365 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Appleton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£265,000£113
Semi-Detached25£220,000£245
Flats2£199,500£234
Terraced51£123,500£150

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Appleton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016——£115,000£79,000
2017£258,995£110,000£190,500£86,125
2018£283,995£50,000£170,000£90,000
2019£261,995£122,000£195,495£94,000
2020—£89,500£154,000£95,000
2021£270,000£91,500£167,625£120,000
2022£305,000£67,500£210,000£110,000
2023£341,500£85,000£200,000£110,000
2024£437,750£93,000£185,500£116,000
2025£322,500£160,000£227,500£122,000
2026£265,000—£220,000£125,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Appleton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016——£142£96
2017£223£191£189£114
2018£234£89£191£105
2019£239£208£214£105
2020—£198£181£112
2021£253£189£204£147
2022£269£113£225£140
2023£303£149£218£150
2024£238£141£209£145
2025£291£280£238£153
2026£113—£252£153
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Appleton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Appleton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Halton district.

Band A£1,578
Band B£1,841
Band C£2,104
Band D£2,367
Band E£2,893
Band F£3,418
Band G£3,944
Band H£4,733

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Appleton ward.

Local councillors

Paul David Musker

Appleton - Elected 7 May 2026

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