Area Info for Towton (North Yorkshire)

Overview of Towton, North Yorkshire

Towton is a small village located in North Yorkshire, England. It is most notably recognised for its historical significance, particularly the Battle of Towton which took place during the Wars of the Roses in 1461. The village is situated near the River Cock and is part of the civil parish of Saxton with Scarthingwell.

Historical Significance

The Battle of Towton is considered one of the largest and bloodiest battles fought on English soil. It was a decisive conflict between the houses of Lancaster and York, which ultimately led to the establishment of the Yorkist dynasty. The battlefield is now a designated scheduled monument, and the site is marked by a memorial stone and a visitor centre that provides information about the battle and its historical context.

Geography and Environment

Towton is characterised by its rural landscape, with open fields and farmland surrounding the village. The area is part of the Yorkshire Wolds and offers scenic views typical of North Yorkshire countryside. The proximity to the River Cock adds to the area's natural beauty and ecological significance.

Local Amenities and Community

As a small village, Towton has limited amenities within its immediate vicinity. Residents and visitors often utilise nearby towns for services and shopping. The community is known for its historical interest and rural charm, attracting visitors interested in English history and countryside walks.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Education
School
Saxton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School1.76 miles
Dam Lane, Saxton, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9QF
Barkston Ash Catholic Primary School2.09 miles
London Road, Barkston Ash, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9PS
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School2.40 miles
Station Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JG
Tadcaster, Riverside Community Primary School2.46 miles
Wetherby Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9JN
Kirk Fenton Parochial Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School2.52 miles
Main Street, Church Fenton, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9RF
Tadcaster East Community Primary School2.56 miles
Grange Avenue, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 8AN
Tadcaster Grammar School2.61 miles
Toulston, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9NB
Sherburn Hungate Community Primary School3.48 miles
North Crescent, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6DD
Aberford Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School3.63 miles
School Lane, Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 3BU
Sherburn High School4.10 miles
Garden Lane, Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6AS
Sherburn in Elmet, Athelstan Community Primary School4.25 miles
Rose Avenue, Sherburn-in-Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6AY
Bramham Primary School4.54 miles
Clifford Road, Bramham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6JQ
Micklefield Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School4.60 miles
Great North Road, Micklefield, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 4AQ
Appleton Roebuck Primary School4.64 miles
Main Street, Appleton Roebuck, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 7DN
St Mary's Church of England Controlled Primary School Boston Spa4.86 miles
Clifford Road, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DB
St John's Catholic School for the Deaf (Boston Spa)4.96 miles
Church Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DF
Health
Clinic
Tadcaster Clinic2.47 miles
Crab Garth,, Tadcaster, LS24 8HD
Spa Surgery4.92 miles
205 High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6PY
Offender Healthcare - Wealstun5.31 miles
Walton Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7AZ
Garforth Group Medical Practice6.42 miles
Church Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1HB
Gibson Lane Practice6.89 miles
Gibson Lane, Kippax, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7JN
Kippax Health Centre6.89 miles
Gibson Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire(West Riding), LS25 7JN
Offender Healthcare - Wetherby7.26 miles
York Road, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5ED
Wetherby Health Centre7.31 miles
Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS
Wetherby Health Centre7.31 miles
Hallfield Lane, Leeds, Yorkshire(West Riding), LS22 6JS
Wetherby Surgery7.31 miles
Wetherby Health Centre, Hallfield Lane, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6JS
Womens Low Secure And Locked Rehabilitation Unit7.43 miles
Waterloo Manor, Selby Road, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1NA
Yorkshire Health Solutions Ltd HQ7.52 miles
Unit 5, Carrwood Park, Swillington Common Farm, Selby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4LG
The Thorpe Park Clinic7.58 miles
The Thorpe Park Clinic, 4600 Park Approach, Thorpe Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8GB
Leeds Mental Health Trust Hq7.58 miles
2150 Century Way, Thorpe Park, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8ZB
Leodis Care Limited - Colton Mill Medical Centre7.94 miles
Stile Hill Way, Colton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 9JH
Colton Mill Medical Centre7.94 miles
Stile Hill Way, Colton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 9JH
GP
Sherburn Group Practice2.08 miles
The Methodist Chapel, Ulleskelf,, LS24 9DJ
Sherburn Group Practice2.19 miles
The Chapel Schoolroom, Main Street, Church Fenton, LS24 9PR
Tadcaster Medical Centre2.47 miles
Crab Garth, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 8HD
Dr Porter & Partners3.48 miles
Jessamine Cottage Surgery, Main Street, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3AA
Sherburn Group Practice3.57 miles
Sherburn Group Practice, The Medical Centre, Beech Grove, Sherburn-In-Elmet, LS25 6ED
Bramham Medical Centre4.34 miles
Clifford Road, Bramham, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6RN
South Milford Surgery - Micklefield 4.70 miles
Churchville Terrace, Micklefield, Leeds, LS25 4AR
South Milford Surgery - South Milford 4.91 miles
The Surgery, High Street, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5AA
Dr Brady & Partners4.92 miles
Spa Surgery, 205 High Street, Boston Spa, Wetherby, LS23 6PY
Dr Porter & Partners5.55 miles
Elmwood Surgery, Elmwood Lane, Barwick In Elmet, Leeds, LS15 4JX
GLP Monk Fryston Surgery6.28 miles
Monk Fryston Surgery, 37 Main Street, Monk Fryston, Leeds, LS25 5EG
Dr Davis Sm & Partner6.37 miles
Moorfield House Surgery, 11 Wakefield Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1AN
GLP Hazelwood Avenue Surgery6.38 miles
3-5 Hazelwood Avenue, Garforth, Leeds, Garforth, LS25 2AW
Dr Porter & Partners6.42 miles
Garforth Medical Centre, Church Lane, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1HB
The Surgery6.68 miles
The Surgery, Main Street, Thorner, Leeds, LS14 3DX
The Old School Medical Practice 6.74 miles
Old School Medical Centre, Horseman Lane, Copmanthorpe, Nr York, YO23 3UA
Hospital
Seacroft Hospital8.96 miles
York Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 6UH
The New Selby War Memorial Hospital9.07 miles
Doncaster Road, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 9BX
St Helens Rehabilitation Hospital9.11 miles
1a Nelsons Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1HD
Spire Methley Park Hospital9.98 miles
Methley Lane, Methley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 9HG
Castleford, Normanton and District Hospital, Wakefield10.04 miles
Lumley Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5LT
Spire Leeds Hospital10.28 miles
Jackson Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1NT
The Retreat Hospital York10.74 miles
107 Heslington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5BN
Clifton Park Hospital10.75 miles
Bluebeck Drive, Shipton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 5RA
St James's Hospital10.82 miles
Beckett Street, Beckett Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TF
Bootham Park Hospital10.92 miles
Bootham Park Hospital, York, Yorkshire, YO30 7BY
Chapel Allerton Hospital11.01 miles
Chapeltown Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4SA
The York Hospital11.01 miles
The York Hospital, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8HE
Becklin Centre11.06 miles
Alma Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7BE
Pontefract Hospital11.17 miles
Friarwood Lane, Friarwood Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 1PL
White Cross Rehabilitation Hospital11.35 miles
White Cross Road, Wilson Drive, Huntington Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8JR
Nuffield Health, York Hospital11.55 miles
Haxby Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8TA
Pharmacy
Calcaria Pharmacy2.32 miles
7-9 High Street, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AP
Kirkgate Pharmacy2.38 miles
7 Kirkgate, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9AQ
Boots3.55 miles
18 Finkle Hill, Sherburn In Elmett, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 6EA
Milford Pharmacy4.91 miles
14 High Street, South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5AA
Cohens Chemist5.02 miles
190 High Street, Boston Spa, Leeds, LS23 6BT
Tesco Instore Pharmacy6.07 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Aberford Road, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2DX
Lloydspharmacy6.21 miles
9 Fairburn Drive, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 2AR
Lloydspharmacy6.33 miles
24/26 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1AA
Cohens Chemist6.42 miles
Garforth Medical Centre, Church Lane, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1HB
Copmanthorpe Pharmacy6.74 miles
Unit 8, Copmanthorpe Shopping Centre, Copmanthorpe, York, YO23 3GG
Boots6.89 miles
Health Centre, Gibson Lane, Kippax, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 7JN
Boots7.18 miles
56 High Street, Kippax, Leeds, LS25 7AB
Village Pharmacy7.22 miles
5 Hastings Court, Collingham, Wetherby, LS22 5AW
Boots7.36 miles
1 The Horsefair Centre, Wetherby, LS22 6FL
Boots7.48 miles
59 St James Street, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 6RS
Day Lewis Pharmacy7.54 miles
Crossley Street Surgery, Crossley Street, Wetherby, LS22 6RT
Leisure
Park
LOTHERTON HALL (Grade II Listed)3.09 miles
LOTHERTON HALL ESTATE3.11 miles
NUN APPLETON HALL (Grade II Listed)4.51 miles
BRAMHAM PARK (Grade I Listed)4.70 miles
LEDSTON HALL AND PARK (Grade II* Listed)5.98 miles
LEDSTON LUCK6.25 miles
MOREBY HALL (Grade II Listed)7.24 miles
TOWNCLOSE HILLS7.49 miles
FAIRBURN INGS8.03 miles
ACOMB WOOD & MEADOW8.07 miles
WELL WOOD8.16 miles
LETCHMIRE PASTURES8.43 miles
HOB MOOR9.07 miles
TEMPLE NEWSAM (Grade II Listed)9.08 miles
PRIMROSE VALLEY9.25 miles
WYKEBECK WOODS AND ASKETT HILL NATURE RESERVE9.28 miles
Shop
Groceries
Costcutter Tadcaster1.82 miles
60 Stutton Road, Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, LS24 9HJ
Costcutter Tadcaster2.49 miles
17 Commercial Street, Tadcaster, West Yorkshire, LS24 8AB
Sainsbury's Tadcaster2.52 miles
Mill Lane, Tadcaster, LS24 8EU
Co-op Leeds3.57 miles
Sherburn-in-elmet, LS25 6AE
Tesco Leeds (Express)3.67 miles
4 Low St, Sherburn In Elmet, Leeds, North Yorkshire, LS25 6BG
SPAR Sherburn3.67 miles
Spar, 9 Low Street, LS25 6BG
ALDI 47 Low Street3.88 miles
Sherburn In Elmet, LS25 6BB
Costcutter Wetherby4.97 miles
182 High Street, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6AA
ASDA Bilbrough Top Click & Collect5.10 miles
Bp Garage, A64 Bilbrough Top Services, York, YO23 3PP
Londis Stevens (Paper Shop)5.13 miles
150 High Street, Wetherby, LS23 6BW
M&S Southlands Bp5.22 miles
Low Street South Milford, Leeds, LS25 5AT
Tesco Leeds (Superstore)6.07 miles
Aberford Rd, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 2DX
Co-op Leeds6.37 miles
Garforth, LS25 1AA
Sainsbury's Garforth Local6.40 miles
49 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1DS
Nisa Local6.47 miles
1-5 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 1DU
Co-op York6.74 miles
Copmanthorpe, YO23 3SE
Transport
Airport
Leeds Bradford International Airport16.20 miles
Robin Hood Doncaster Sheffield Airport27.23 miles
Sheffield City Airport31.82 miles
Durham Tees Valley Airport46.19 miles
Bus Stop
Rockingham Court (S)0.03 miles
Rockingham Court (N)0.04 miles
Plantation (S)0.51 miles
Plantation (N)0.51 miles
Manor House (S)1.31 miles
Weedling Gate (N)1.31 miles
Kirkby Wharfe Lane End (E)1.34 miles
Kirkby Wharfe Lane End (W)1.34 miles
Ladyflats Belt (SE)1.56 miles
Scarthingwell Crescent (E)1.67 miles
Scarthingwell Crescent (W)1.67 miles
Hawthorne Avenue (S)1.73 miles
Windmill Rise (N)1.73 miles
Fir Tree Crescent (SE)1.83 miles
Fir Tree Crescent (NW)1.84 miles
The Jackdaw (S)1.85 miles
Ferry Port
Transporter Bridge South Side50.72 miles
Transporter Bridge North Side50.82 miles
Railway Station
Ulleskelf Rail Station2.05 miles
Church Fenton Rail Station2.18 miles
Sherburn-in-Elmet Rail Station3.86 miles
South Milford Rail Station4.70 miles
Micklefield Rail Station4.94 miles
East Garforth Rail Station5.91 miles
Garforth Rail Station6.08 miles
Cross Gates Rail Station8.26 miles
Selby Rail Station9.38 miles
Castleford Rail Station9.45 miles
Woodlesford Rail Station9.73 miles
Poppleton Rail Station9.89 miles
Knottingley Rail Station9.91 miles
Hammerton Rail Station10.15 miles
York Rail Station10.20 miles
Glasshoughton Rail Station10.24 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (LS24 9P*)
Number of Properties in Catchment549
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
ROCKINGHAM ARMS, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£342,000
2024-05-20
otherPropertyType
freehold
4, THE STABLES
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£450,000
2023-12-15
detached
freehold
2, STABLES COURT
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9TF		£625,000
2023-08-08
detached
freehold
Sold 2012-08-13   £357,000
PADDOCK VIEW, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£230,000
2023-06-23
terraced
freehold
Sold 2009-10-16   £148,000
Sold 2004-07-02   £167,500
Sold 2002-09-27   £130,000
HIGHLAND HOUSE, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£550,000
2023-01-31
detached
freehold
NORTH ACRES, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£270,000
2022-07-01
semidetached
freehold
ELM TREE COTTAGES (3), MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£255,000
2022-04-11
terraced
freehold
Sold 2020-06-04   £220,000
Sold 2012-03-15   £158,500
Sold 2007-03-13   £162,000
Sold 2003-11-27   £121,995
9, THE STABLES
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£595,000
2021-12-14
detached
freehold
ALCOMBE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£600,000
2021-06-28
detached
freehold
Sold 2001-01-12   £55,000
SAXTON GRANGE, DONCASTER ROAD
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PE		£465,000
2021-05-06
detached
freehold
WHITE HOUSE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£345,000
2021-03-29
detached
freehold
THE STABLES (5), MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£332,500
2021-03-19
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-07-29   £279,950
Sold 2007-03-16   £265,000
THE HAYLOFT, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£290,000
2020-07-10
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-12-06   £285,000
Sold 2006-11-16   £249,999
ASH TREE HOUSE, WEST MILFORD LANE
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9BF		£390,000
2019-02-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2016-04-11   £499,999
HILLSIDE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£432,500
2018-09-28
detached
freehold
GREYSTONES, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£525,000
2018-05-18
detached
freehold
THE STABLES (1), MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£327,500
2018-05-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2010-03-05   £300,000
BOLLAND HOUSE, WEST MILFORD LANE
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9BF		£430,000
2017-10-09
detached
freehold
6, THE STABLES
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£483,000
2017-02-03
detached
freehold
HANOVARIAN, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£162,000
2015-01-23
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2013-11-01   £150,000
KISDON, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£155,000
2014-05-08
terraced
freehold
8, THE STABLES
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£390,000
2012-08-13
detached
freehold
KISDEN, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£140,000
2011-11-28
terraced
freehold
GRANGE VIEW, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£210,000
2010-11-02
detached
freehold
HAYWAIN, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£161,000
2010-02-04
terraced
freehold
15, THE STABLES
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£395,000
2007-11-01
detached
freehold
7, THE CLOSE
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PD		£165,000
2006-09-15
semidetached
freehold
THE BUNGALOW, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£160,000
2006-08-14
detached
freehold
11, THE STABLES
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£262,000
2006-06-06
detached
freehold
ELM TREE COTTAGES (2), MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£160,000
2004-05-17
terraced
freehold
VISTA-TAPADA, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£182,500
2004-05-06
semidetached
freehold
2, THE STABLES
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9SU		£215,512
2002-08-09
detached
freehold
STABLE COTTAGE, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£130,000
2002-07-19
terraced
freehold
THE GRANARY, MAIN STREET
TOWTON
TADCASTER
NORTH YORKSHIRE
LS24 9PB		£149,950
2002-03-15
detached
freehold
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