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Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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About

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward lies in the eastern part of the Wakefield district, bordering the county of South Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, containing the historic village of Ackworth and the larger settlements of North Elmsall and Upton. The landscape is characterised by a mix of older housing estates and more recent developments, with pockets of agricultural land and green space between the communities. Local amenities are focused around the main roads and shopping precincts serving the resident population.

The ward includes the site of Ackworth School, a Quaker boarding school founded in the 18th century, whose historic buildings form a central part of the village. Economic activity is largely centred on retail and services, with some light industry present. Transport connections are provided by the A638 road and nearby rail links at South Elmsall. The overall character is that of separate settlements which have grown together, retaining distinct village centres within a predominantly suburban setting.

Area overview

On average Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is £48,971 per year. There are 9 schools in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is home to around 17,542 people, with a population density of about 372.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Population
17,542
Population density
372 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.34(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.28(-4%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.26(+21%)
Shoplifting
8.09(-6%)
Public order
7.75(-14%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
16,525
94.2%
Other White
476
2.71%
White and Asian (mixed)
62
0.35%
Irish
60
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.34%
Total population: 17,543

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,086
28.45%
No qualifications
3,119
21.71%
Level 3 (A level)
2,456
17.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
2,087
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,397
9.73%
Total 16+ residents: 14,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,783
36.78%
Owns with a mortgage
2,663
35.19%
Private landlord or letting agency
880
11.63%
Social rents from council
628
8.3%
Other social rented
388
5.13%
Total households: 7,567

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Based on 217 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £2,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached58£321,750
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached83£200,000
Terraced75£165,000

10 years median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

All postcodes in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF41RG

Hardwick Lane

WF77BB

Garden Street

WF77BD

Wakefield Road

WF77FU

Robinsons View

WF77JN

Bell Lane

WF77QL

Hardakers Approach

WF77UA

The Orchards

WF91FB

Foxford Grove

WF91JX

Harewood Lane

WF91PQ

Jans Close

WF92DT

Mill Lane

WF77EJ

Cross Hill

WF77QA

Millstone Close

WF77RN

Millers Croft

WF83TA

Wentedge Road

WF91AA

Thorpe Lane

WF91DQ

Grosvenor Avenue

WF91DZ

Penarth Terrace

WF91JQ

Shinwell Drive

WF92DZ

Hall Lane

WF77LD

Stonegate Lane

WF77PU

Mill Close

WF83HA

Forum View

WF91BD

Doncaster Road

WF91ES

Dorman Avenue

WF91FJ

Common Lane

WF77NN

Railway Cottages

WF77LE

Holly Bank

WF77NA

Station Road

WF77PD

Mill Gate

WF83EP

Went View

WF83HH

Pontefract Road

WF91FL

Diamond Drive

WF92TY

Boycott Way

WF92UP

Ash Grove

WF77EQ

Purston Lane

WF77ND

Carr Bridge

WF77RD

Stratus Close

WF77RW

Barncroft Close

WF83EX

Sandal Rise

WF83HL

Went View Court

WF91DU

Rose Grove

WF91NP

Greenacre Road

WF77BU

Barnsley Road

WF77FE

Turnberry Avenue

WF83JR

Wentvale Court

WF91BJ

Field Lane

WF91FY

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91JD

Walton Road

WF91LB

Bell Street

WF91ND

Buttercup Close

WF91FX

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77DT

Barnsley Road

WF77EP

Woodland Grove

WF77JU

Banks Avenue

WF77LX

Lee Lane

WF77PX

Langdale Drive

WF77PY

Town End Avenue

WF77RJ

Pasture View

WF91BQ

Grange Court

WF91EZ

School Street

WF92TP

Woodcock Way

WF77BS

Barnsley Road

WF77NY

Adowsley Close

WF77RE

Cirrus View

WF91EL

Graham Avenue

WF91FT

St Georges Close

WF77EW

Long Meadow

WF83ER

Kimberly Close

WF91EG

Wrangbrook Road

WF91EY

Smeaton Road

WF91LG

Smeaton Road

WF92TS

Lonsbrough Way

WF77HJ

Tan House Lane

WF77HZ

Barnsley Road

WF91DB

Field Lane

WF91JT

Waggon Lane

WF41RB

Doncaster Road

WF77BN

Heaton Street

WF77HU

Mount Pleasant

WF91FE

Waggon Lane

WF92DU

Mill Lane

WF41PY

Doncaster Road

WF91EJ

Cross Street

WF92NR

Haddon Close

WF94BW

Bullenshaw Villas

WF77NP

Beechwood Dale

WF77DP

Hawthorne Grove

WF77EF

Pontefract Road

WF77FZ

Robinsons Court

WF77HW

Meadow Bank

WF77JR

Moor Top Avenue

WF77LF

Flounders Hill

WF77PJ

Mill Gate

WF83ES

Brentwood Close

WF91JE

Walton Road

WF91LF

Smeaton Road

WF77FT

Seals Drive

WF77HT

Flounders Hill

WF77LN

Pontefract Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.