Welcome to Sancton

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Introduction

For people with the surname, see Sancton (surname). Sancton is a village and civil parish in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is situated approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) south-east of the market town of Market Weighton on the A1034 road. The civil parish is formed by the village of Sancton and the hamlet of Houghton. According to the 2011 UK census, Sancton parish had a population of 286, a reduction of one on the 2001 UK census figure.The church dedicated to All Saints was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1967 and is now recorded in the National Heritage List for England, maintained by Historic England.Sancton found that a horse's 'cart/carriage' was found in one of the surrounding fields. To be seen in London's History museum.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area

1,259 hectares

Population

266 (2021)

Density

21 people/km2

Mean age

41.7

Ward

Wolds Weighton

District

East Riding of Yorkshire

Postcodes

YO43

ONS ID

E04000464


Council

Contact details for Sancton Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Sancton Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Sancton Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Sancton Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Sancton Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Sancton Parish.

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Local News

East Yorkshire community groups benefit from Levelling Up funds

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East Yorkshire community groups benefit from Levelling Up funds

Published: 15th Nov 2023

Road closures in place during 20-week £1.5m resurfacing scheme

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Road closures in place during 20-week £1.5m resurfacing scheme

Published: 4th Mar 2024

Market Weighton £1.5m road resurfacing schedule outlined

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Market Weighton £1.5m road resurfacing schedule outlined

Published: 5th Mar 2024