Welcome to Murton
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Murton is a small village and a civil parish in the unitary authority of the City of York in North Yorkshire, England that is located on the outskirts of York. To the west there is the A64 and the village of Osbaldwick, to the south the A166 road to Bridlington, to the north the village of Stockton-on-the-Forest, and to the east the villages of Holtby and Warthill. According to the 2001 census the parish had a population of 423, increasing to 668 in the 2011 Census.The village was historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. It was then a part of the district of Ryedale in North Yorkshire from 1974 until 1996. Since 1996 it has been part of the City of York unitary authority.The village has around a hundred properties ranging from traditional large country houses to more modern buildings. The village is home to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming at Murton Park. Here there is a small railway track which is the remains of the Derwent Valley Light Railway. Trains are run on Sundays and bank holidays. The village has a local pub called the Bay Horse. The York Livestock Centre is also located in Murton. St James' Church, Murton is linked with St Thomas' Church, Osbaldwick.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
5,369 hectares |
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Population |
360 (2021) |
Density |
7 people/km2 |
Mean age |
45.7 |
Ward |
Warcop |
District |
Eden |
Postcodes |
CA16 |
ONS ID |
E04002558 |
Council
Contact details for Murton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Murton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Murton Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Murton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Murton Parish.
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