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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

WF91GA

Royd Moor Lane

WF91HH

New Lane Crescent

WF91NE

Bluebell Way

WF92TU

Hartley Close

WF92UE

Hutton Drive

WF77JA

Bell Lane

WF77LG

Mill Hill

WF91AX

Badsworth Common

WF91LP

Sleep Hill Lane

WF91PA

High Farm Fold

WF92UL

Ash Grove

WF41QW

Station Cottages

WF77HL

Station Road

WF77LJ

Mill Hill

WF77PH

Mill Gate

WF77QB

Miller Garth

WF77RT

Meadowcroft Court

WF83HF

Watch It Hole Lane

WF91AS

The Croft

WF91DG

Rowlands Avenue

WF91GH

Peters Close

WF91LN

Wrangbrook Lane

WF91LU

Saxon Close

WF91NS

Greenwood Avenue

WF77AU

Dicky Sykes Lane

WF77EH

Purston Lane

WF77HS

Mount Pleasant

WF77LR

Pontefract Road

WF77RF

Beaufort Mews

WF83ED

Doncaster Road

WF83HN

Pontefract Road

WF91HF

Springville Gardens

WF91PG

Marguerite Gardens

WF41RQ

Hardwick Lane

WF77AB

Wakefield Road

WF77HD

Station Road

WF77HE

Townend Avenue

WF77HG

Station Road

WF77HN

St Cuthberts Court

WF91HE

Victoria Court

WF91LE

Bell Street

WF92UB

Shaw Close

WF92UT

Acacia Avenue

WF92UU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF92XL

Sandford Road

WF77AD

Quarry View

WF77BY

Doncaster Road Estate

WF77BZ

Doncaster Road

WF77EA

Long Meadow

WF77FB

Turnberry Avenue

WF77JL

Bell Lane

WF77NB

Barnsley Road

WF91FF

Ivory Walk

WF41AB

Engine Lane

WF77PQ

Mill Gate

WF77QJ

Boycott Drive

WF83EU

Hallgarth Road

WF83JD

Great North Road

WF91AQ

Chapel Lane

WF91HD

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF41RD

Hessle Common Lane

WF77HA

Station Road

WF77JH

Bell Lane

WF77JW

Moor Top Avenue

WF77QR

Penrose Beck Drive

WF83EZ

Chariot Way

WF91DD

Field Lane

WF91NQ

Thistle Drive

WF77DE

Wakefield Road

WF77EY

Long Lane

WF77NQ

Chapel Garth

WF91AB

Thorpe Lane

WF91BB

Doncaster Road

WF91LT

Askham Grove

WF77DJ

Rhyddings Drive

WF77GE

Millfield Close

WF83DJ

Oakfield Park

WF83JE

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91ED

Tower Avenue

WF91HW

Orchid Close

WF92UF

Knowles Walk

WF77LT

Pontefract Road

WF77NT

The Courtway

WF77PT

Lindale Avenue

WF91AR

Nineveh Cottages

WF91FD

St Marys View

WF91JU

Wrangbrook Road

WF92UA

Thomas Way

WF41QZ

Taylor Wood Cottages

WF77AR

Oddfellows Club Houses

WF77BQ

Wakefield Road

WF77PA

Denton Gardens

WF77QQ

Rosslyn Close

WF91DR

Rose Avenue

WF91NA

Waulk Mill Close

WF91NW

Badsworth Court

WF92DF

St Margarets Court

WF92ED

White Hart Fold

WF92UR

Hillside Court

WF77AA

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

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