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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 36 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
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
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
15.75(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.39(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.51(-35%)
Other theft
3.31(-50%)
Other crime
2.83(-16%)
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 73 recent sales, the median property price is £378,500 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£478,750
Flats1£500,000
Semi-Detached14£308,500
Terraced8£213,250

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

DL62LB

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70AR

Hewitson Hill Cottages

DL70AW

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70PW

Thrintoft Moor Lane

DL70SY

Fleetham Lane

DL79PS

Green Hills Lane

DL62AH

Prospect View

DL62AQ

Baker Street

DL70BW

Raby Lane

DL79ES

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79PT

Church View

DL79TE

St Helens Drive

DL62AA

Front Street

DL70NF

Mounstrall Lane

DL70QB

Thrintoft Moor Lane

DL70SP

Low Street

DL79HT

Stainthorpe Row

DL79RB

Cromwell Houses

DL62LJ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62SE

Tofts Lane

DL70AJ

Moor Lane

DL70DG

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70JL

St Mary's Close

TS150AF

Long Lane

DL62EP

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62GH

Eastfields

DL70DE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70EG

Birkby Cottages

DL70NW

Station Cottages

DL70RL

Fleetham Lane

DL70SE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79RU

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62HJ

Deighton Lane

DL70JH

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70NN

Danby Lane

DL70TB

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70TX

Village Fold

DL79LU

Low Street

DL79QY

Cromwell Drive

DL79RA

Jervaulx Road

YO74HG

The Green

DL62GQ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

Data Sources

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