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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

DL79RL

Back Lane

DL70TE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79QH

Thrintoft Lane

DL79JG

Corpse Road

DL79PY

Manor Lane

DL79HN

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL106AT

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70PJ

Myers Lane

DL62AU

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62LP

Rounton Gates

DL70AD

Danby Lane

DL79JZ

Ainderby Road

DL70SJ

Lumley Lane

DL70JH

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62JB

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62SQ

Spring Hill

DL79JB

Station Road

DL79HG

Scotts Row

DL70BN

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62LD

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70PF

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL106AU

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62AH

Prospect View

DL63JY

Trenholme Lane

DL70DE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62SS

Shire Garth

DL62AG

Smithy Green

DL62LL

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL70RQ

Ham Hall Lane

DL79HD

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62LF

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79JN

Parklands

TS159PL

Agricola Cottages

DL70RR

Fleetham Lane

DL79QZ

Cromwell Drive

DL63JZ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79EP

Boroughbridge Road

DL79HU

Stainthorpe Row

DL62PP

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL62JE

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

YO74HJ

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

DL79JS

Morton-on-Swale & Appleton Wiske

Data Sources

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