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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

WF83JD

Great North Road

WF77PR

Windsor Avenue

WF77FT

Seals Drive

WF91AY

Badsworth Common

WF91LU

Saxon Close

WF91FQ

Pearl Court

WF77LE

Holly Bank

WF91HQ

High Street

WF91DH

Penarth Avenue

WF77HH

Station Road

WF91HD

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF77FN

Outfield Drive

WF91FX

Binggeli Grove

WF91EX

Mclaren Avenue

WF91PF

Longviews

WF41QX

Doncaster Road

WF77JR

Moor Top Avenue

WF77RT

Meadowcroft Court

WF91HA

School Street

WF91LB

Bell Street

WF77AQ

Kings Close

WF91HX

Waggon Lane

WF77HQ

Vale View

WF77RH

Hayfield Way

WF77LX

Lee Lane

WF91DQ

Grosvenor Avenue

WF77PS

Longfield Drive

WF92TZ

Hutton Drive

WF91PH

Jacks Way

WF91PB

High Farm Meadow

WF83EN

Thorpe Lane

WF91AB

Thorpe Lane

WF77NA

Station Road

WF83JE

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF92NT

Eaton Walk

WF77LA

College View

WF77AX

Sykes Close

WF77HR

Station Road

WF77BA

Linden Terrace

WF83DJ

Oakfield Park

WF91BN

Field Lane

WF77AS

Rose Lane

WF77BD

Wakefield Road

WF77FZ

Robinsons Court

WF91FY

Binggeli Rise

WF77FU

Robinsons View

WF91LP

Sleep Hill Lane

WF83JP

Follet Close

WF77PE

Holly Bank

WF77RU

Barnsdale Way

WF77QR

Penrose Beck Drive

WF91JW

Walmsley Drive

WF77JY

Hardakers Lane

WF92TU

Hartley Close

WF77DH

Rhyddings Avenue

WF91FL

Diamond Drive

WF77ED

Pontefract Road

WF92UA

Thomas Way

WF77EE

Pontefract Road

WF91DZ

Penarth Terrace

WF83EU

Hallgarth Road

WF41QU

Garmil Lane

WF77FP

Camplin Close

WF77DG

Wakefield Road

WF77UA

The Orchards

WF91ND

Buttercup Close

WF91ER

School Street

WF91NH

Beacon Hill

WF77FE

Turnberry Avenue

WF77FF

Lourdes Grange

WF77AL

Victoria Street

WF92NR

Haddon Close

WF91AD

Grange Close

WF77LB

College Terrace

WF91HU

Hill Estate

WF91NG

Manor View

WF77BT

Keswick View

WF91JT

Waggon Lane

WF77DR

Hawthorne Rise

WF91AL

Main Street

WF92UL

Ash Grove

WF91FE

Waggon Lane

WF77BU

Barnsley Road

WF91BF

Meadow Walk

WF83EH

Wentbridge Lane

WF83EE

Doncaster Road

WF77RY

Barleyfields Close

WF91DF

Common Lane

WF91JF

Walton Road

WF77LD

Stonegate Lane

WF77NU

Andrews Grove

WF91HR

High Street

WF91BH

Field Lane

WF91NQ

Thistle Drive

WF91JZ

Clayton Avenue

WF77PF

Fothergill Avenue

WF77QA

Millstone Close

WF77HW

Meadow Bank

WF91LQ

Smeaton Road

WF77PW

Cricketers Close

Data Sources

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