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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 £295,000 in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,000 up to £2,150,000.

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, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats2£168,000
Terraced30£219,500
Detached52£477,500
Semi-Detached35£260,000

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.

All postcodes in Church Fenton, Appleton & Wistow

LS249AZ

Cotchers Rise

LS249DH

Marlborough Close

LS249FT

Orchard Park

LS249QH

Low Lead Cottages

LS249QS

Rose Lane

LS249RB

Brockley Close

YO237BL

Daw Lane

YO237BX

Wheatley Croft

YO237EE

Watson Garth

YO83SS

Sherburn Street

YO83UD

Bell Lane

YO83UG

Great Close

YO83UU

Church Hill

YO83YN

Moorfields

LS249QQ

Cotchers Lane

LS249QZ

Ash Lane

LS248HQ

Manor Lane

LS249QJ

Milner Lane

LS249DE

New Road

LS249RP

Brackenhill Lane

LS249YU

Hornet Close

YO232UZ

Appleton Road

YO233NE

Old Manor Gardens

YO233PG

Redhill Field Lane

YO83TQ

Rythergate Court

YO83YP

Jubilee Road

YO237BG

Jew Leys Lane

LS249RF

Main Street

LS249RQ

Northfield Terrace

LS249RY

Cawood Crescent

LS249UG

Wheatdale Road

LS256HJ

Oxmoor Lane

YO83UB

Bishopdyke Road

YO237AQ

Low Farm Road

YO83XW

Prospect Place

YO233PQ

Main Street

LS249PP

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

YO83RR

Angram Lane

LS249EP

Moor Lane

LS249EY

West End Approach

LS249UE

Saw Wells Lane

YO237BJ

Holme Green

YO83RW

Station Road

LS249GN

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

LS248DD

York Road

LS253DT

Stocking Lane

LS249TL

Rockingham Court

LS249TY

Smithy Lane

LS249WH

Eagles Manor

LS256HD

Little Fenton Lane

YO83SL

Wistowgate

YO83SZ

Chestnut Road

YO83WD

Willow Crest Road

YO237BN

Acaster Lane

YO83TX

Ryther Road

LS249DY

Ryther Road

LS249EE

Main Street

LS249WA

Fieldside Court

LS253EE

Coldhill Lane

YO237DP

Chapel Green

YO83XP

Hill Top Close

LS249DA

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

YO237BD

Church Lane

LS248FB

Wighill Lane

LS249DB

Grimston Park Mews

LS249DU

Main Street

LS249SZ

Church Croft

LS249YR

Busk View

LS256HH

Biggin Lane

YO237DA

Main Street

YO83SF

Nickey Nackey Lane

YO83UN

Pinfold Hill

YO83XQ

George Street

YO237BP

Acaster Avenue

LS248EF

Steeton Lane

LS249ES

Church Fenton Lane

LS248ET

Hagg Lane

LS249PT

Orchard Close

LS249RN

Hall Lane

LS256HE

Ash Lane

LS256HQ

Biggin Lane

YO237AD

School Lane

YO237AY

Fairfax Close

YO83RT

Riverside Court

YO83ST

Bishopdyke Road

LS249DX

Outwood Lane

LS249BU

Appleton Roebuck & Church Fenton

LS248DQ

North View

LS249RS

Ulla Green

LS249SU

The Stables

YO237AL

Main Street

YO237BW

Acaster Lane

YO237EH

Southfield Grange

YO83QZ

Broad Lane

YO237AT

Old Road

LS248EJ

Colton Lane

LS249EQ

Bishopdyke Road

YO237AN

Main Street

LS249EJ

Moor Lane

YO237AB

The Rampart

Data Sources

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