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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 86 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
86
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
44.46(+1%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.09(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.32(-3%)
Public order
7.3(-17%)
Other theft
6.73(+1%)
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%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
60
0.34%
Irish
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 227 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 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
Semi-Detached90£206,250
Detached63£325,000
Flats1£242,500
Terraced73£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

WF41QR

Newstead Lane

WF77DD

Doncaster Road

WF91AU

Southlands Close

WF92DZ

Hall Lane

WF91HY

Harewood Lane

WF92EB

Long Close Lane

WF41QE

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF92TT

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91DD

Field Lane

WF91LY

Sheepwalk Lane

WF91LL

Sheepwalk Lane

WF92ED

White Hart Fold

WF92UE

Hutton Drive

WF77DS

Orchard Drive

WF91LT

Askham Grove

WF77DQ

Rhyddings Drive

WF91EH

Main Street

WF91NF

Daisy Fold

WF77PL

Beverley Garth

WF91DJ

Sunny Avenue

WF83HF

Watch It Hole Lane

WF91EJ

Cross Street

WF41RF

Hill Top Lane

WF83EL

Pontefract Road

WF91NL

Badsworth View

WF91AR

Nineveh Cottages

WF91ES

Dorman Avenue

WF77PA

Denton Gardens

WF77FB

Turnberry Avenue

WF91HE

Victoria Court

WF91FJ

Common Lane

WF77JB

Orchard View

WF77AA

Wakefield Road

WF77EX

Pontefract Road

WF77GF

The Quarry

WF91PA

High Farm Fold

WF77JH

Bell Lane

WF92XN

Brampton Court

WF91ED

Tower Avenue

WF77JW

Moor Top Avenue

WF77AB

Wakefield Road

WF77LU

Station Road

WF77HA

Station Road

WF83ET

Hillthorpe Drive

WF41QG

Doncaster Road

WF91DA

Quarry Lane

WF91JR

St Paul's Close

WF77AH

Wakefield Road

WF77BN

Heaton Street

WF91AJ

Main Street

WF77AW

Francis Terrace

WF77RJ

Pasture View

WF91EZ

School Street

WF92UT

Acacia Avenue

WF91FN

Jade Way

WF92UN

Hillside Court

WF77FS

Pontefract Road

WF77HP

Station Road

WF91DG

Rowlands Avenue

WF77AZ

Wakefield Road

WF91JD

Walton Road

WF91NR

Elder Avenue

WF77DZ

The Elms

WF83EB

Doncaster Road

WF77AP

Francis Street

WF77JX

The Bungalows

WF77AT

Leigh Street

WF77RA

Coopers Close

WF91FR

Woodland Walk

WF77DE

Wakefield Road

WF41QZ

Taylor Wood Cottages

WF77HJ

Tan House Lane

WF77HN

St Cuthberts Court

WF92UG

Bailey Crescent

WF77PN

Mill Gate

WF77AU

Dicky Sykes Lane

WF77ES

Beech Drive

WF83HJ

Pontefract Road

WF91FD

St Marys View

WF77RN

Millers Croft

WF77SZ

Gabriels Corner

WF77DL

Wakefield Road

WF41QY

Chapel Close

WF91PQ

Jans Close

WF77JJ

Bell Lane

WF91AH

New Row

WF83HB

Darning Lane

WF77EP

Woodland Grove

WF77NJ

Hillside Road

WF77QZ

Greystone Mews

WF91DX

Sunny Avenue

WF91HG

High Street

WF77AE

Wakefield Road

WF91AX

Badsworth Common

WF83EF

Rigg Lane

WF77QN

Gordonsfield

WF77AD

Quarry View

WF77LP

Wenthill Close

WF41RA

Engine Lane

WF83EP

Went View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.