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Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow

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About

Church Fenton is a village dominated by its historic airfield, which remains a significant operational base for general aviation and gliding. The flat, agricultural landscape here is characteristic of the Vale of York, with large fields and straight roads. The presence of the airfield shapes the local environment and soundscape, with light aircraft a common sight overhead. The village itself has a linear layout along Main Street, with housing and local services clustered near the former railway station.

To the north, Appleton Roebuck and Wistow are smaller, quieter settlements set amidst the same productive farmland. These villages consist mainly of residential properties and farmsteads, with Appleton Roebuck noted for its primary school serving the wider area. The local geography is defined by very gentle topography and a network of drainage ditches, essential for managing the low-lying land. The area is connected by rural lanes, with the East Coast Main Line railway running through the parish.

Area overview

On average Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow is £60,541 per year. There are 6 schools in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow is home to around 9,408 people, with a population density of about 63.3 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow Population
9,408
Population density
63.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.65(-71%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.87(-45%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.4(-60%)
Burglary
2.66(-48%)
Other theft
1.91(-71%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,959
95.22%
Other White
152
1.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
47
0.5%
Irish
42
0.45%
Indian
33
0.35%
Total population: 9,409

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,280
42.83%
Level 3 (A level)
1,315
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,026
13.4%
No qualifications
866
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
650
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 7,659

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,583
41.11%
Owns with a mortgage
1,455
37.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
428
11.11%
Social rents from council
161
4.18%
Other forms of private rent
97
2.52%
Total households: 3,851

Property prices in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £995,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached57£475,000£3,484
Flats3£155,000£2,421
Semi-Detached36£278,500£2,897
Terraced23£214,000£2,663

10 years median price trend in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow.

Frequently asked questions about Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow

Is Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow safe?

Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England — it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow?

The median sale price in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow is £310,000 (about £3,182 per square metre) based on 119 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow?

Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow has 6 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow?

Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow sits around rank 25,809 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow?

The average household income in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow is around £60,541 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow

LS249WG

The Croft

YO233PG

Redhill Field Lane

LS256HD

Little Fenton Lane

LS249AZ

Cotchers Rise

LS249QX

Railway Houses

LS249FS

Laurels Farm Drive

YO83US

Church Walk

YO83UA

The Close

LS249QN

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

YO83ED

Clog Mill Gardens

LS256HF

Sweeming Lane

YO237AZ

Villa Farm Way

LS249DE

New Road

LS256HG

Biggin Lane

LS256EJ

Tadcaster Road

YO83WE

Windsor Close

LS249UN

Waver Court

LS256HH

Biggin Lane

YO83UG

Great Close

LS249TT

Hollyhocks Lane

YO237HB

Glebe Close

LS249RA

Station Road

LS249RL

Nanny Lane

LS249TU

St Johns Court

LS249EF

Providence Terrace

LS249EQ

Bishopdyke Road

LS249BU

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

YO83BB

Broad Lane

YO237DZ

Ebor Park

YO83UR

Black Fen Lane

LS249RN

Hall Lane

LS249EJ

Moor Lane

YO83UQ

Pasture Way

LS249RJ

Busk Lane

YO83SE

Cherry Tree Drive

LS249ER

Moor Lane

YO237DT

Malt Kiln Lane

LS249SZ

Church Croft

YO83XE

Lordship Lane

YO83WD

Willow Crest Road

YO83SB

Wolsey Grange

YO83SS

Sherburn Street

LS249PW

London Road

LS249QT

Sandwath Lane

LS248ER

Braegate Lane

LS249PZ

Main Street

LS249PQ

Common Road

YO237AT

Old Road

LS249EU

Moor Lane

YO237EG

Westfield Drive

YO237AQ

Low Farm Road

LS249QF

Dam Lane

LS249RP

Brackenhill Lane

LS249GB

Swann Court

YO83UW

Garmancarr Lane

YO237BL

Daw Lane

LS249YS

Gloster Close

YO83YN

Moorfields

LS249DQ

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

LS249GP

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

LS249BX

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

LS249PF

Scarthingwell Lane

LS249WH

Eagles Manor

YO237EE

Watson Garth

LS248EF

Steeton Lane

YO233NT

Moor Lane

LS249TL

Rockingham Court

LS248EW

Braegate Lane

YO232PW

Back Lane

LS249QL

Wakefield Road

YO237BB

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

LS249ES

Church Fenton Lane

YO237DW

Main Street

LS248HG

Church Lane

LS248EQ

York Road

LS249ET

Ash Tree Garth

LS249TX

Dacre Court

YO83QT

Selby Road

LS248DQ

North View

YO237AN

Main Street

YO237ED

Northfield Close

YO83TQ

Rythergate Court

YO83XD

Field Lane

LS248EL

Colton Lane

LS249PG

Scarthingwell Park

YO83TF

Abbotts Gardens

LS248BX

Healaugh Lane

LS249QU

Ash Grove

LS249RX

Skelf Street

LS249GL

Stanhope Gardens

LS249ED

Main Street

YO83TB

Chestnut Road

LS249RG

Acme Terrace

LS249EH

Moor Lane

YO83SH

Wistowgate

YO237EJ

Orchard Close

LS249WF

Fir Tree Court

LS249YT

Squadron Close

LS249SU

The Stables

YO237AH

Low Farm Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.