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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

WF77NX

Ackworth House Close

WF77PS

Longfield Drive

WF77RH

Hayfield Way

WF83EJ

Wentbridge Lane

WF83HQ

Pontefract Road

WF91BS

First Avenue

WF92XN

Brampton Court

WF91DS

Rose Avenue

WF91HL

Portland Place

WF91HZ

Harewood Lane

WF91JJ

Steed Court Business Park

WF77BP

Madison Close

WF77DB

Doncaster Road

WF77EU

Pontefract Road

WF77JF

New Street

WF77QF

Rosslyn Avenue

WF77QG

Rosslyn Court

WF91FR

Woodland Walk

WF91JF

Walton Road

WF91NU

Greenwood Close

WF41QY

Chapel Close

WF77AX

Sykes Close

WF77DZ

The Elms

WF77LY

Beaufort Mews

WF77LZ

Low Green

WF91LD

Bell Street

WF41QJ

Manor Farm Lane

WF91NG

Manor View

WF77AZ

Wakefield Road

WF77BG

Bracken Hill

WF77ES

Beech Drive

WF77EX

Pontefract Road

WF83EH

Wentbridge Lane

WF91AU

Southlands Close

WF91BF

Meadow Walk

WF91JN

Low Farm Gardens

WF77DN

Wakefield Road

WF77HQ

Vale View

WF77NJ

Hillside Road

WF77RU

Barnsdale Way

WF91BL

First Avenue

WF92TZ

Hutton Drive

WF77AE

Wakefield Road

WF77AW

Francis Terrace

WF77DG

Wakefield Road

WF77EB

Poplar Farm

WF77JE

Quarry Street

WF77QS

Tarn Hows Walk

WF91AH

New Row

WF91BN

Field Lane

WF91DJ

Sunny Avenue

WF91EH

Main Street

WF91HG

High Street

WF91HR

High Street

WF91PE

Saddlers Grove

WF41RE

Hessle Lane

WF77AH

Wakefield Road

WF77AJ

West View

WF77BJ

Green Lane

WF77FR

Camplin View

WF77HX

Watering Troughs

WF77JQ

Woodhall Drive

WF77LA

College View

WF77PE

Holly Bank

WF83EA

Doncaster Road

WF83HE

Thorpe Lane

WF91DW

Rose Close

WF91EE

Tower Avenue

WF91JG

Richmond Road

WF91NB

Rosedale Close

WF92NN

Anston Drive

WF83ET

Hillthorpe Drive

WF77ER

Madison Walk

WF77QE

Rosslyn Grove

WF83EW

Thorpe Lane

WF91AG

Back Lane

WF91DY

Common Lane

WF91JH

Old Farm Way

WF91NR

Elder Avenue

WF91JR

St Paul's Close

WF77FQ

Seals Drive

WF77JB

Orchard View

WF77JX

The Bungalows

WF83HD

Causeway Garth Lane

WF91AY

Badsworth Common

WF91DH

Penarth Avenue

WF91EF

Beacon Drive

WF91HT

Hill Estate

WF91LH

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF92TT

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77AN

Wakefield Road

WF77AY

Wakefield Road

WF77BH

Green Lane

WF77BX

Doncaster Road

WF77DR

Hawthorne Rise

WF77FH

Dorwood Road

WF77LB

College Terrace

WF77PR

Windsor Avenue

WF92XR

Stadium Way

WF83JP

Follet Close

Data Sources

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