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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

WF77AA

Heaton Street

WF77AP

Francis Street

WF77DL

Wakefield Road

WF77DW

Blue Bell Gardens

WF77LL

Mill Hill

WF77LP

Went Hill Close

WF77PF

Fothergill Avenue

WF77RA

Coopers Close

WF77RB

Cirrus View

WF83EB

Doncaster Road

WF91BE

Chapel Lane

WF91PD

Beaconfield Road

WF77AQ

Kings Close

WF77AL

Victoria Street

WF77FD

Lamprey Gardens

WF77DS

Doncaster Road

WF77FF

Barnsley Road

WF77HF

Westfield Grove

WF77JT

Hardaker's Lane

WF83EG

Rigg Lane

WF83EN

Thorpe Lane

WF83HY

Ackworth & Darrington

WF91AD

Grange Close

WF91AE

Thorpe Lane

WF91AN

Grove Lane

WF110AE

Ferrybridge By-Pass

WF77FL

Bartford Gardens

WF77GD

Rosemount Close

WF77LH

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77RL

Paddock Close

WF83BD

Hill Croft Close

WF91AL

Beastfair

WF91NL

Badsworth View

WF77AS

Rose Lane

WF77DA

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77EZ

Hundhill Lane

WF77HY

Barnsley Road

WF77JD

Bell Lane

WF77JJ

Bell Lane

WF77JP

Moor Top Avenue

WF77LS

School Farm Lane

WF77LU

Station Road

WF77RY

Barleyfields Close

WF83AX

Ackworth & Darrington

WF83FD

Mowell Croft

WF83HT

Ackworth & Darrington

WF83JN

Moor Lane

WF77FA

Lo Lane

WF77FY

Parkers Fold

WF77GF

The Quarry

WF77PP

Rigg Lane

WF77QT

White Moss Close

WF83DZ

Hundhill Lane

WF83HG

Doncaster Road

WF83JW

Wentbridge Lane

WF91AP

Ninevah Lane

WF91BG

Badsworth Mews

WF91PB

High Farm Meadow

WF83JQ

Peartree Field Lane

WF41QX

Doncaster Road

WF77DQ

Rhyddings Drive

WF77NU

Andrews Grove

WF83DP

Darrington Road

WF83FG

Applewood Gardens

WF91AT

New Road

WF91BU

Main Street

WF91FS

Ackworth & Darrington

WF91PF

Beacon Hill

WF77NF

Low Farm Lane

WF77AF

Heaton Street

WF77DU

Orchard Drive

WF77QP

Hardaker's Lane

WF77QZ

Ackworth & Darrington

WF77SZ

Ackworth & Darrington

WF83BB

Denby Road

WF91BX

Manor Close

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Data Sources

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