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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

WF92UP

Ash Grove

WF83EG

Rigg Lane

WF91LH

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF77DT

Barnsley Road

WF83JW

Wentbridge Lane

WF92TR

Hyman Walk

WF91LA

Clayton Avenue

WF91BS

First Avenue

WF91JX

Harewood Lane

WF77QD

Mill Gate

WF83HQ

Pontefract Road

WF91NE

Bluebell Way

WF77FL

Barford Gardens

WF91HF

Springville Gardens

WF91EW

Strickland Road

WF91NN

Clover Walk

WF92TP

Woodcock Way

WF91EQ

Wrangbrook Road

WF41RE

Hessle Lane

WF91DS

Rose Avenue

WF91BQ

Grange Court

WF77QS

Tarn Hows Walk

WF41RQ

Hardwick Lane

WF77LZ

Low Green

WF92XT

Elmsall Drive

WF77HX

Watering Troughs

WF77LN

Pontefract Road

WF83ER

Kimberly Close

WF91HW

Orchid Close

WF77QP

Hardakers Lane

WF92XP

Newbury Drive

WF77JA

Bell Lane

WF77EN

Wentworth Mews

WF91NX

Elder Drive

WF41QH

Doncaster Road

WF77NL

Hillside Road

WF77FA

Lo Lane

WF91BW

Second Avenue

WF91JQ

Shinwell Drive

WF77NW

Mill Lane

WF41PY

Doncaster Road

WF77EU

Pontefract Road

WF91DL

West Avenue

WF77BY

Doncaster Road Estate

WF77NB

Barnsley Road

WF91HZ

Harewood Lane

WF77PY

Town End Avenue

WF83ES

Brentwood Close

WF91NT

Orchid Crest

WF91FA

Ruby Lane

WF91DY

Common Lane

WF77NT

The Courtway

WF92UQ

Bailey Crescent

WF77JQ

Woodhall Drive

WF91BX

Manor Close

WF77AF

Heaton Street

WF91PG

Marguerite Gardens

WF77DP

Hawthorne Grove

WF91EL

Graham Avenue

WF91AP

Ninevah Lane

WF77EH

Purston Lane

WF77LQ

Hill Drive

WF91LZ

Pennine View

WF77BP

Madison Close

WF83EA

Doncaster Road

WF91GA

Royd Moor Lane

WF77FH

Dorwood Road

WF92DX

Minsthorpe Lane

WF77LL

Pontefract Road

WF77FJ

Mill Lane

WF41QA

Doncaster Road

WF77DN

Wakefield Road

WF77BH

Green Lane

WF83EY

Hadrian Close

WF83HH

Pontefract Road

WF77HB

Brookfield Drive

WF77LW

Halls Court

WF77GE

Millfield Close

WF77JG

Woodleigh Crescent

WF91NW

Badsworth Court

WF91JJ

Steed Court Business Park

WF92NP

Granby Court

WF77BB

Garden Street

WF91EG

Wrangbrook Road

WF91DE

Common Lane

WF91FF

Ivory Walk

WF91AS

The Croft

WF77BZ

Doncaster Road

WF77RL

Paddock Close

WF77GD

Rosemount Close

WF92UU

Minsthorpe Lane

WF77JD

Bell Lane

WF91NA

Waulk Mill Close

WF77HZ

Barnsley Road

WF92NN

Anston Drive

WF91LF

Smeaton Road

WF91BB

Doncaster Road

WF77QT

White Moss Close

WF91FB

Foxford Grove

WF77DF

Wakefield Road

Data Sources

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