Deighton, York facts for kids
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| Population | 291 (2011 census) |
| OS grid reference | SE628441 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | YORK |
| Postcode district | YO19 |
| Police | North Yorkshire |
| Fire | North Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| EU Parliament | Yorkshire and the Humber |
Deighton is a small village in England. It's located in North Yorkshire, near the city of York. About 291 people lived there in 2011. Deighton is also a "civil parish." This is a local area with its own small council. The village is found along the A19 road, about five miles south of York.
The name Deighton comes from an old English word. It means "farmstead surrounded by a ditch."
Deighton's History
Deighton has been part of different areas over time. Before 1974, it was in a place called the East Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 1996, it was part of the Selby District in North Yorkshire. Since 1996, Deighton has been part of the City of York. This is a special type of local government area.
Nearby Places
The Deighton parish also includes most of a tiny settlement called Crockey Hill. A "hamlet" is a very small village.
How Deighton is Governed
Deighton is part of the Wheldrake Ward in the City of York. A "ward" is like a neighborhood or district. It helps decide who represents the area in local government. As of 2023, a person named Christian Vassie represents Deighton. He is a councillor from the Liberal Democrats party. Councillors help make decisions for the local area.
