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Ackworth & Darrington

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Ackworth & Darrington

About

Ackworth & Darrington are villages located in the Wakefield district, offering a mix of rural and suburban living. The area is known for its green spaces, including Ackworth Moor Top and the surrounding countryside, providing opportunities for walking and outdoor activities. Local amenities include shops, schools, and pubs, catering to everyday needs while maintaining a quiet, community-focused atmosphere.

Darrington is smaller, with a more agricultural character, featuring farmland and historic buildings like All Saints' Church. The villages are well-connected by road, with the A1 and A638 providing easy access to Wakefield, Pontefract, and Leeds. Housing ranges from traditional cottages to modern developments, appealing to families and commuters seeking a balance between countryside living and urban convenience.

Area overview

On average Ackworth & Darrington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year. There are 7 schools in Ackworth & Darrington: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ackworth & Darrington Population
11,477
Population density
271.1 per km²

Demographics

British
10,909
95.03%
Other White
182
1.59%
White and Asian (mixed)
56
0.49%
Irish
52
0.45%
Other Asian
45
0.39%
Total population: 11,480

Housing

Owns outright
2,133
42.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,785
35.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
494
9.87%
Social rents from council
255
5.1%
Other social rented
188
3.76%
Total households: 5,004

Property prices in Ackworth & Darrington

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ackworth & Darrington area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £2,270,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached49£390,000
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached47£235,000
Terraced46£190,000

10 years price trend in Ackworth & Darrington

All postcodes in Ackworth & Darrington

WF83AF

Back Lane

WF110AG

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77BT

Keswick View

WF77ET

Pontefract Road

WF77FJ

Mill Lane

WF77JG

Woodleigh Crescent

WF77PW

Cricketers Close

WF83AJ

Estcourt Road

WF83AZ

Sotheron Croft

WF83DQ

Thorntree Close

WF83DS

Darrington Road

WF83EE

Ackworth & Darrington

WF91AF

Main Street

WF91BZ

Field Lane

WF83AG

Carleton Road

WF77NH

Mill Lane

WF77GB

Blue Bell Gardens

WF77HP

Station Road

WF77NL

Hillside Road

WF77QD

Millgate

WF83HR

Westfield Lane

WF83BN

Estcourt Drive

WF83DG

Manor Park Rise

WF83EL

Doncaster Road

WF83EQ

Doncaster Road

WF83HS

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77NG

Mill Lane

WF77EN

Wakefield Road

WF77FS

Pontefract Road

WF77FW

Parkers Fold

WF77NR

Villa Close

WF77QU

Hardaker's Lane

WF83AQ

Estcourt Road

WF83BX

Estcourt Road

WF83EF

Ackworth Bridle Road

WF83HB

Darning Lane

WF77HH

Station Road

WF77BA

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77DH

Rhyddings Avenue

WF77EL

Pontefract Road

WF77FN

Outfield Drive

WF77JS

Hardaker's Lane

WF77JY

Adowsley Close

WF83AR

Denby Road

WF83DR

Ackworth & Darrington

WF83JJ

Moor Lane

WF91QA

Orchard Court

WF77NW

Mill Lane

WF83BW

Leys Road

WF83EY

Hadrians Close

WF91NH

Beacon Hill

WF41RF

Hill Top Lane

WF77DD

Doncaster Road

WF77ED

Doncaster Road

WF77LQ

Hill Drive

WF77PL

Beverley Garth

WF77PN

Millgate

WF83DN

Ash Tree Fold

WF83DU

Hardwick Road

WF91AW

Ninevah Lane

WF77FG

Woodlock Road

WF77FP

Camplin Close

WF77HB

Brookfield Drive

WF77HR

Station Road

WF77NE

Barnsley Road

WF83BJ

Church Lane

WF83DT

Darrington Road

WF91AJ

Main Street

WF41RG

Hardwick Lane

WF77BB

Garden Street

WF77BD

Madison Close

WF77DF

Wakefield Road

WF77EE

Hill Drive

WF77FU

Robinsons View

WF77JN

Bell Lane

WF77LW

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77NS

York Place

WF77QL

Hardakers Approach

WF77QN

Gordonsfield

WF77UA

Station Road

WF83AW

Church Lane

WF83BQ

Manor Park

WF83HX

West Park Drive

WF91FB

Ninevah Lane

WF77EJ

St Cuthbert's Court

WF77LD

Stonegate Lane

WF77PU

Mill Close

WF77QA

Miller Garth

WF77RN

Millers Croft

WF83HA

Forum View

WF91AA

Beaconfield Road

WF77EQ

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77LE

Flounders Hill

WF77NA

Station Road

WF77ND

Barnsley Road

WF77NN

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77PD

Millgate

WF77RD

Stratus Close

WF77RW

Bancroft Close

WF83DA

Fairways Court

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.