Ackworth, North Elmsall, and Upton form a ward in the Wakefield district, located in West Yorkshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and social housing. North Elmsall serves as a local hub with shops, schools, and leisure facilities, while Ackworth and Upton retain a more rural character, featuring open fields and farmland. The ward is well-connected by road, with the A638 providing links to Pontefract and Wakefield city centre.
The area has a strong community presence, with local events and groups centred around village halls and churches. Schools such as Ackworth Howard and North Elmsall Primary serve the ward, alongside healthcare facilities like the Upton Surgery. The surrounding countryside offers walking routes, including paths along the Went Beck. Public transport includes bus services to nearby towns, though car use is common due to the semi-rural layout. The ward balances suburban convenience with quieter, green spaces.
On average Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 88 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 of residents in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton is £45,651 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).
Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £810,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £314,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £105,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 69 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
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High Farm Fold
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Sleep Hill Lane
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Bluebell Way
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Bailey Crescent
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Ash Grove
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Stadium Way
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Crofton
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Dicky Sykes Lane
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Ackworth & Darrington
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Station Road
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Mount Pleasant
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Mill Hill
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Pontefract Road
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Millgate
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Miller Garth
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Beaufort Mews
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Meadowcroft Court
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Doncaster Road
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Doncaster Road
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Doncaster Road
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Grove Lane
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Rowlands Avenue
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Peters Close
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Springville Gardens
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Doncaster By-Pass
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Saxon Close
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Greenwood Avenue
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Marguerite Gardens
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Engine Lane
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Hardwick Lane
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Quarry View
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Bell Lane
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Quarry View
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Ackworth & Darrington
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Doncaster Road
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Long Meadow
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Turnberry Avenue
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Station Road
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Town End Avenue
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Station Road
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St Cuthbert's Court
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Barnsley Road
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Upton
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Victoria Court
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Bell Street
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Moorthorpe
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Bailey Crescent
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Minsthorpe Lane
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Brampton Court
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Upton
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Engine Lane
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Hessle Common Lane
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Station Road
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Bell Lane
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Moor Top Avenue
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Millgate
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Boycott Drive
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Penrose Beck Drive
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Forum View
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Chariot Way
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Chapel Lane
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Field Lane
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Tom Wood Ash Lane
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Clover Walk
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Wakefield Road
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Rhyddings Avenue
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Long Lane
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Millfield Close
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Chapel Garth
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Oakfield Park
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Upton
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Thorpe Lane
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Doncaster Road
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Beacon Drive
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Orchid Close
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Askham Grove
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Moorthorpe
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Cross Hands Lane
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Rosslyn Close
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Dicky Sykes Lane
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Bracken Hill
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Pontefract Road
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The Court Way
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Barnsley Road
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Lindale Avenue
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Ninevah Lane
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Ackworth & Darrington
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White Hart Fold
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Rose Avenue
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Walton Road
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Waulkmill Close
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Badsworth Court
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St Margarets Court
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Bailey Crescent
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Hillside Court
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Leigh Street
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Heaton Street
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Francis Street
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Wakefield Road
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Blue Bell Gardens
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.