Towton Area Guide — Living in Towton LS24

Your complete guide to Towton — countryside living, schools, commuting, amenities, local history and house prices.

Last updated: November 2025

TL;DR — Quick Summary

Towton is a peaceful LS24 village famous for the Battle of Towton, surrounded by open countryside and close to Saxton, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Ryther and Tadcaster. Perfect for quiet rural living with quick access to the A64.

Selby Property Market Heatmap

This heatmap shows market performance across villages including Saxton, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Ryther and Cawood.

Where is Towton?

Towton sits in the LS24 postcode, between Saxton and Tadcaster, surrounded by fields and historic land. It’s close to Ulleskelf, Church Fenton and Ryther.

A village with history

Towton is best known for the Battle of Towton (1461), one of the bloodiest battles of the Wars of the Roses. The area still attracts walkers, historians and visitors exploring the landscape and memorial points.

Schools near Towton

Primary schools

Saxton CE Primary School — Saxton
Church Fenton Primary School — Church Fenton
Ulleskelf Primary School — Ulleskelf
Cawood CE Primary School — Cawood
Riverside Primary School — Tadcaster

Secondary schools

Tadcaster Grammar School — Tadcaster
Sherburn High School — Sherburn in Elmet
Selby High School — Selby

Commuting from Towton

York: 20–25 minutes
Leeds: 25–35 minutes
Tadcaster: 5–7 minutes
Selby: 15–18 minutes
A64: approx. 10 minutes

Nearest train stations: Church Fenton and Ulleskelf.

Amenities & local life

In Towton

Historic walking routes
Country lanes and open farmland
Quiet rural setting

Nearby amenities

Tadcaster: supermarkets, cafés, pubs, schooling
Sherburn in Elmet: retail, services, restaurants
Selby: full market-town amenities

Towton property market

Towton has a small property market with cottages, farm conversions and detached rural homes. Stock is limited and rarely comes up for sale, keeping demand steady.

Typical price ranges

Cottages: £300,000–£450,000+
Family homes: £400,000–£650,000+
Premium rural homes: £700,000–£1.2m+

Is Towton right for you?

Ideal if:

You want countryside living
You appreciate rural history and scenery
You want access to York, Leeds and Tadcaster

You may prefer elsewhere if:

You want shops within walking distance (see Tadcaster)
You prefer a larger village community (see Sherburn in Elmet)

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Towton FAQs

Is Towton in LS24?: Yes — Towton sits in the LS24 postcode district.
Is Towton good for commuting?: Yes — it’s close to the A64 and has easy access to Selby, York and Leeds.
Is Towton a large village?: No — Towton is a small rural village with lots of history and open countryside.