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Appleton, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Appleton is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 10,636. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.4 /5.0
B Good
10,636 Population 133/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
53.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$51,283 Median Income
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,283 median income, 4.4% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$304,833 home value, $1,249/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population10,636
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 6%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,283
Per Capita$49,944
Unemployment4.4%

Housing

B
Home Value$304,833
Rent$1,249
Ownership69.4%
Housing Units4,254

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+50.3%

Community

Population10,636
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates53.3524°, -2.5718°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation53.6 inches (1,361 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.9 inches (23 cm)
Median Household Income$51,283
Median Age40.6 years

About Appleton

Appleton is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 10,636. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Appleton has a population of 10,636 with a density of 133 people per square mile, spread across 80.1 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.5% female and 49.5% male. The city is predominantly White (5.5%), with 3.9% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 90% of residents. 5.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

10,636
Total Population
133
People / sq mi
40.6yrs
Median Age
4% above United Kingdom avg
80.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.5%
Female 50.5%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 90.0%
15% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 10.0%

Social Characteristics

Appleton vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Appleton is $51,283, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,944 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $960, 33% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 968 business establishments. 24.0% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Appleton vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$51,283
32% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$49,944
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)968

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Appleton is $304,833, 8% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,249 (7% above the national average of $1,163). 69.4% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 4,254 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$304,833
8% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,249
7% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership69.4%
Owner-Occupied69.4%
Renter-Occupied30.6%
Housing Units4,254

Property Tax

Climate in Appleton

Appleton has an average annual temperature of 10.3°C (51°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.7°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 832 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F 2.3° / 7.2° 67.2
Feb 5.3°C / 42°F 2.4° / 8.2° 61.6
Mar 7°C / 45°F 3.7° / 10.4° 51.3
Apr 9°C / 48°F 5° / 12.9° 60.5
May 12.2°C / 54°F 7.8° / 16.5° 59.1
Jun 14.6°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.6° 62.6
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 12.6° / 20.8° 59.6
Aug 16.4°C / 62°F 12.5° / 20.3° 73.1
Sep 13.9°C / 57°F 10.1° / 17.7° 71.4
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 7.4° / 13.7° 95.1
Nov 7.4°C / 45°F 4.8° / 10.1° 86.0
Dec 5.2°C / 41°F 2.8° / 7.6° 84.1
Appleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area80.1 sq mi (207.5 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates53.3524°N, 2.5718°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

50 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 28, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 97 km
Feb 27, 2008 1 km NNE of Market Rasen, United Kingdom M4.8 149 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 119 km
Oct 21, 2002 1 km ESE of Manchester, United Kingdom M4.3 27 km
Oct 28, 2001 5 km E of Long Clawson, United Kingdom M4.2 128 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 136 km
Oct 24, 2002 2 km WNW of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.8 30 km
Jan 28, 2015 2 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.8 142 km
Feb 14, 2005 2 km SW of Conwy, United Kingdom M3.8 86 km
Mar 7, 1996 3 km SW of Clive, United Kingdom M3.8 64 km
Oct 21, 2002 0 km N of Longdendale, United Kingdom M3.7 40 km
Apr 28, 2009 3 km WSW of Flookburgh, United Kingdom M3.7 95 km
May 30, 2022 2 km ESE of Prees, United Kingdom M3.6 52 km
Feb 8, 1990 2 km E of Mansfield, United Kingdom M3.6 97 km
Jan 3, 2011 5 km S of Masham, United Kingdom M3.6 109 km
Mar 17, 1994 5 km WNW of Newtown, United Kingdom M3.5 105 km
Apr 18, 2014 3 km WSW of Market Overton, United Kingdom M3.5 142 km
Oct 22, 2002 0 km S of Droylsden, United Kingdom M3.5 31 km
Jul 29, 1992 8 km WNW of Caernarfon, United Kingdom M3.5 123 km
Feb 29, 2004 0 km SW of Diggle, United Kingdom M3.4 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 2.9 in
February 40°F (4°C) 2.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.1 in
May 53°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 57°F (14°C) 2.5 in
July 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
August 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.5 in Wettest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.3 in

Appleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (2.0").

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33.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2% below the national average of 33.7%. 50.3% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.0%
2% below United Kingdom avg
High School+50.3%
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density133/sq mi
Total Area80.1 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone60.0%
Public Transit18.0%
Work from Home24.0%

Schools in Appleton

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bridgewater High School (Lower) - - - -
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Radio Stations near Appleton

49 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Deepvibes Radio deep house, mixes MP3 320 kbps
Hits Radio UK - AAC+ 47 kbps
Radio Northwich local information, local music MP3 128 kbps
Bolton FM community, local MP3 128 kbps
Beatles Radio (MP3) (US) 1960s, classic rock MP3 128 kbps
6 Towns Radio adult contemporary, classic hits MP3
HearMe - 2020s Pop Music 2020s pop music MP3
Capital FM Manchester manchester, pop AAC 48 kbps
Liverpool Live Radio - MP3
Radio X Manchester - AAC 48 kbps
OSTM Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
ALL FM 96.9 community, community radio AAC+
The Richie Allen Show - MP3
Reform Radio music, variety MP3 192 kbps
Heart North West 105.4 hot adult contemporary AAC 48 kbps
CROP Radio community radio, music MP3 128 kbps
Taiyabah Masjid islamic, masjid MP3 128 kbps
Giants of Jazz Radio classic jazz, jazz MP3 192 kbps
KFM Radio (US) - MP3 128 kbps
Beware! The Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Tameside Radio adult contemporary, community radio MP3 128 kbps
The Thread 102.8FM community radio MP3 128 kbps
Central Radio North West - MP3 128 kbps
Blue Sky Radio classic hits, hot adult contemporary MP3 256 kbps
RibbleFM - MP3
Jingle Ark Jingle Jukebox - MP3
Radio Leyland - MP3 128 kbps
OC Radio chart, dance AAC 192 kbps
Radio Alty - MP3 192 kbps
OSN Radio Plus - MP3 128 kbps
Mighty Radio Southport dance, pop MP3 128 kbps
Dune Radio - MP3
LABR Love a Brother Radio 80s, chillout MP3 320 kbps
Access Radio 64K music, pop MP3 128 kbps
Wrexham Premier Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Circl8 Radio - MP3 320 kbps
Panacea Radio funk, groove MP3
Merseyland Alternative Radio classic rock, eclectic programming MP3 128 kbps
Radio General (Warrington Hospital Radio) - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Broadgreen ac, classic hits MP3 160 kbps
Dazzle FM - MP3 128 kbps
Bounce Nation Radio - MP3 128 kbps
KFM Radio multi MP3 128 kbps
Arrowe Sound pop music, pop rock MP3 128 kbps
Mersey Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Juice Liverpool - AAC+ 96 kbps
The Buzz Mcr - MP3 128 kbps
Psychedelic Secret radio - MP3 128 kbps
Gaydio - MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Appleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Amazing Novelty-Orium & Mechanical Museum
Bicycle Museum
Bolton Art Gallery, Library & Museum
Catalyst Museum
Hall i' th' Wood Museum
Horwich Heritage Centre
Knutsford Heritage Centre
Lancashire Mining Museum
Leigh Spinners Mill Heritage Centre
Leigh Town Hall Archives
Lion Salt Works
Lymm Heritage Centre
Museum Of Policing In Cheshire
Museum of Wigan Life
North West Computer Museum
North West Computer Museum
North West Museum of Road Transport
Norton Priory
Prescot Museum
RAF Burtonwood Heritage Centre
Rainhill Railway Museum
Smithy Heritage Centre
The Bolton Steam Museum
Warrington Museum & Art Gallery
Warrington Museum Of Freemasonry
Weaver Hall Museum & Workhouse
Winding House
World of Glass

Libraries in Appleton

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ainsworth Library0.0
Altrincham Library0.0
Ashton Library0.0
Atherton Library0.0
Barnton Library0.0
Birchwood Library0.0
Blackrod Library and Children's Centre0.0
Book-Cycle Beech Hill0.0
Boothstown Library0.0
Breightmet Library0.0
Broomhead Library0.0
Burtonwood Library0.0
Cadishead Library0.0
Central Library Farnworth0.0
Chester Lane Library0.0
Clifton Library0.0
Coppice Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Coronation Road Community Centre and Library0.0
Culcheth Library0.0
Davyhulme Library0.0
Eccles Library0.0
Eccleston Library0.0
Frodsham Library0.0
Golborne Library0.0
Grappenhall Library0.0
Hale Library0.0
Haydock Library0.0
Heaton Library and Children's Centre0.0
Helsby Community Library0.0
High Street Library0.0
Hindley Library and Community Centre0.0
Holmes Chapel Library0.0
Horwich Library and Children's Centre0.0
Irlam Library0.0
Knutsford Library0.0
Learning Resource Centre0.0
Leigh Library0.0
Library and Wellbeing Centre0.0
Little Hulton Library0.0
Little Lever Library0.0
Lostock Community & College Library0.0
LRC0.0
Lymm Community Library0.0
Marsh Green Branch Library0.0
Middlewich Library0.0
Moss Bank Library0.0
Newton-le-Willows Library0.0
Northwich Library0.0
Orrell Bookcycle0.0
Padgate Library0.0
Parbold Library0.0
Penketh Library0.0
Radcliffe Library0.0
Rainford Library0.0
Rainhill Community Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Runcorn Library0.0
Sandbach Library0.0
Sandiway Library0.0
Shevington Library0.0
Skelmersdale Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
St Helens Library0.0
Standish Library0.0
Stockton Heath Library0.0
Swinton Library0.0
Tarporley Community High School Library0.0
Tattenhall Library0.0
Thatto Heath Library0.0
Tyldesley Library0.0
Urmston Library0.0
Walkden Library0.0
Warrington Library0.0
Weaverham Library0.0
Westbrook Library0.0
Westhoughton Library0.0
Wharton Library0.0
Widnes Library0.0
Winsford Library0.0
Winstanley College - The Library0.0
Winton Library0.0
Woolston Library0.0
Worsley Village Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Appleton

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Altrincham Market
Earlestown Outdoor Market
Farnworth Indoor Market
Knutsford Market
Leigh Market
Little Orange
Little Orange
Market Hall
Market Hall
Northwich Indoor Market
Prescot Indoor Market
Radcliffe Market
Rixton Car Boot
Urmston Market Hall
Warrington Market
Warrington Outdoor Market
Warrington's Favourite Car Boot Sale
Westhoughton Market
Widnes Market
Wigan Market
Winsford Indoor Market

Cafes in Appleton

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bellfields Brew

Dentists in Appleton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Appleton Park Dental

Veterinaries in Appleton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Appleton Hall Veterinary Clinic

Golf Courses in Appleton

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Walton Hall Estate Pitch & Putt
Walton Hall Golf Club
Warrington Golf Club

Breweries in Appleton

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
4Ts Brewery
Dunham Massey Brewery
Problem Child Brewing
Prospect Brewery
Spitting Feathers Brewery
Stubborn Mule Brewery and Tap
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Tatton Brewery
Weetwood Brewery
Wigan Brewhouse

Stadiums & Teams in Appleton

TeamLeagueDivision
CorpAcq Stadium

Ski Resorts Near Appleton

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Snow Centre Manchester 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Chill Factor e 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Appleton

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Liverpool John Lennon AirportLPLLarge Airport
Manchester AirportMANLarge Airport
Blackpool AirportBLKMedium Airport
Hawarden AirportCEGMedium Airport
RAF Cosford-Medium Airport
RAF Shawbury-Medium Airport
Warton AerodromeWRTMedium Airport
Abbots Bromley Airfield-Small Airport
Arley Airfield-Small Airport
Ash House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ashcroft Airfield-Small Airport
Breidden Airfield-Small Airport
Brook Farm Ultralight Airstrip-Small Airport
Bryn Gates Airfield-Small Airport
Calton Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Carr Valley Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Chipping Airfield-Small Airport
Chirk Airfield-Small Airport
Clotton airstrip UL-Small Airport
Cockerham Airfield-Small Airport
Crosland Moor Airfield-Small Airport
Dairy House Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Fern Farm Airstrip UL-Small Airport
Forest Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Frandley House Airstrip-Small Airport
Hawksview Airstrip-Small Airport
Haydock Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Higher Barn Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Ince Blundell Microlight Airfield-Small Airport
Kenyon Hall Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Longford Airstrip-Small Airport
Lower Grounds Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Manchester Barton Aerodrome-Small Airport
Middlebank Top Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Middleton Sands Microlight-Small Airport
Mitton Airstrip-Small Airport
Moss Edge Farm Airfield-Small Airport
North Wales Gliding Club-Small Airport
Onecoat Morridge Airstrip-Small Airport
Otherton Airfield-Small Airport
Oxenhope Airfield-Small Airport
Pear Tree Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Peplow Airstrip-Small Airport
Pilling Sands Microlight-Small Airport
RAF Woodvale-Small Airport
Saint Michaels Airfield-Small Airport
Sandford Hall Airstrip-Small Airport
Seighford Glider Field-Small Airport
Shifnal Airfield-Small Airport
Sleap Airfield-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Appleton

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Haydock Lodge
Maple House
The Priory Elton Unit
The Rehab Hut
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appleton

What is the population of Appleton?

Appleton has a population of 10,636 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 80.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

Is Appleton expensive to live in?

The median household income is $51,283, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $304,833 (8% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,249 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Appleton?

Appleton has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.6 inches, with 8.9 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Appleton?

Appleton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $960. There are 968 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Appleton?

The median home value in Appleton is $304,833. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,249. The homeownership rate is 69.4%.

How are the schools in Appleton?

33.0% of adults in Appleton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 50.3% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Appleton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Appleton is 5.5% White, 1% Black or African American, 3.9% Asian. 90% of residents speak only English at home. 5.0% of residents have a disability.

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