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Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

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About

The Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske ward is a rural area within the Hambleton district. Its landscape is primarily defined by agricultural land, with the River Swale forming a significant part of its western boundary. The settlements are small, centred around the two namesake villages, which feature traditional stone buildings. The local economy has long connections to farming, and the area is traversed by the East Coast Main Line railway.

The ward's character is shaped by its flat, low-lying position in the Vale of Mowbray, with open fields and drainage ditches common. Morton-on-Swale is noted for its historic church and the presence of a large, modern agricultural merchant serving the wider farming community. The area offers a network of public footpaths, including routes along the river, connecting the quiet villages within this working agricultural landscape.

Area overview

On average Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske is £55,999 per year. There are 7 schools in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske is home to around 6,351 people, with a population density of about 29.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske Population
6,351
Population density
29.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.26(-52%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.49(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.3(-27%)
Other theft
3.94(-41%)
Burglary
3.62(-29%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,188
97.43%
Other White
62
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
19
0.3%
Irish
19
0.3%
Other
12
0.19%
Total population: 6,351

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,316
42.09%
Level 3 (A level)
878
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
744
13.52%
No qualifications
677
12.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
455
8.27%
Total 16+ residents: 5,502

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,465
52.34%
Owns with a mortgage
749
26.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
10.5%
Other forms of private rent
139
4.97%
Other social rented
119
4.25%
Total households: 2,799

Property prices in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £376,750 in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske 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 Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£432,875
Flats1£500,000
Semi-Detached11£273,000
Terraced10£228,250

10 years median price trend in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske.

All postcodes in Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70QP

Station Road

DL70DQ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

TS159PQ

Back Lane

DL79UE

Rievaulx Drive

TS159PT

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62HA

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79RU

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70RP

Hergill Lane

DL70EH

Dakyn Close

DL62ET

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70PU

Bramper Lane

DL70QT

The Parklands

DL70PS

Bramper Cottages

DL79RF

Back Lane

DL70TX

Village Fold

DL62SG

Tofts Lane

DL70DU

Birkby Terrace

DL70SP

Low Street

DL79LP

Crank Lane

DL79NZ

Dales View

DL62BA

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79JH

Mayfield

DL62JD

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70BP

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70RL

Fleetham Lane

DL62JR

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62AS

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70LT

Mounstrall Lane

DL62HJ

Deighton Lane

DL79TE

St Helens Drive

DL70PR

Langton View

DL70SY

Fleetham Lane

DL70DT

Railway Cottages

DL79PT

Church View

DL62AF

Hornby Road

DL79PR

Swaledale Court

DL70AU

Low Street

DL79JT

Whin Lane

DL70TU

Beech Close

DL79QP

South View

DL79EW

Boroughbridge Road

YO74EY

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70NQ

Danby Lane

TS159PR

Back Lane

TS150AG

Kay House Lane

DL70NT

Howe Hill Close

DL70RF

Alban Coore Place

DL79QT

Harewood Close

DL62HQ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70EQ

St Marys Close

DL79UF

Fountains Way

DL79JQ

Corpse Road

DL70RN

Fleetham Lane

DL106AX

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79LL

Back Lane

DL79LQ

Northallerton Road

DL70DG

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL21PR

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

YO74HE

The Row

DL62LJ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70RA

Alban Coore Place

DL62GQ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79JF

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70TL

Moor Lane

DL79QR

Station Lane

DL79PZ

Church Lea

DL79JY

Back Lane

DL70RU

Chapel Crescent

DL62SE

Tofts Lane

DL70JA

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62AA

Front Street

DL106BE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79HQ

Scotts Row

DL107PY

Hall Cottages

DL62JP

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70AF

Bramper Lane

DL79JJ

Beechfield

DL79PP

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70QA

Moor Lane

DL70LJ

Lodge Cottages

DL70LH

East Lane

DL62HL

Deighton Lane

DL70SF

St Marys Terrace

DL70AE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62BD

Hunters Ride

DL62EY

Hornby Road

DL70LX

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70RS

Chapel Crescent

DL70RX

Whiteacre Cottages

DL62EH

Church Cottages

DL62SD

Tofts Lane

DL70JG

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70PZ

Moor Lane

DL62EN

Manor Way

DL79RA

Jervaulx Road

DL62HE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79PS

Green Hills Lane

DL62EQ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70RB

Wyndhams Place

DL70LN

East Lane

Data Sources

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