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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

WF83JF

Great North Road

WF77BS

Barnsley Road

WF91BJ

Field Lane

WF77HT

Flounders Hill

WF77AN

Wakefield Road

WF83HD

Causeway Garth Lane

WF91DB

Field Lane

WF91BG

Badsworth Mews

WF91FT

St Georges Close

WF77EB

Poplar Farm

WF91BL

First Avenue

WF91FH

Walton Wood Mews

WF91NS

Greenwood Avenue

WF77ER

Madison Walk

WF77BJ

Green Lane

WF77LY

Beaufort Mews

WF77EY

Long Lane

WF77JT

Stone Villas

WF77DJ

Rhyddings Drive

WF91EF

Beacon Drive

WF91EE

Tower Avenue

WF92TN

Simpson Road

WF91JE

Walton Road

WF83EW

Thorpe Lane

WF77FD

Lamprey Gardens

WF77PH

Mill Gate

WF77FQ

Seals Drive

WF83EJ

Wentbridge Lane

WF91HT

Hill Estate

WF77JF

New Street

WF92UJ

Minsthorpe Lane

WF77RD

Stratus Close

WF77JP

Moor Top Avenue

WF91HN

New Lane

WF91AG

Back Lane

WF92TX

Trueman Way

WF77PU

Mill Close

WF91PW

Meadow View

WF77JE

Quarry Street

WF91DW

Rose Close

WF91DR

Rose Avenue

WF91HL

Portland Place

WF41RG

Hardwick Lane

WF91GH

Peters Close

WF91JN

Low Farm Gardens

WF77QE

Rosslyn Grove

WF91LD

Bell Street

WF83JR

Wentvale Court

WF77RE

Cirrus View

WF77RW

Barncroft Close

WF41QT

The Villas

WF91PL

Mason Close

WF92XS

Elmsall Way

WF77EJ

Cross Hill

WF91HB

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF77ND

Carr Bridge

WF77AR

Oddfellows Club Houses

WF77QQ

Rosslyn Close

WF91LE

Bell Street

WF77BX

Doncaster Road

WF41AB

Engine Lane

WF77LG

Mill Hill

WF92TL

Bailey Crescent

WF77PJ

Mill Gate

WF92TY

Boycott Way

WF91LS

Barnsdale Way

WF77EF

Pontefract Road

WF83TA

Wentedge Road

WF77NS

York Place

WF91DP

Rose Avenue

WF91JL

Main Street

WF77NF

Low Farm Lane

WF77EQ

Purston Lane

WF92DF

St Margarets Court

WF91FW

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF92UR

Hillside Court

WF91QA

Orchard Court

WF41QJ

Manor Farm Lane

WF77PP

Rigg Lane

WF77HU

Mount Pleasant

WF77NN

Railway Cottages

WF77PT

Lindale Avenue

WF91JY

Clayton Avenue

WF77QU

Loughrigg Walk

WF77LR

Pontefract Road

WF91EB

Common Lane

WF77HY

Barnsley Road

WF77NQ

Chapel Garth

WF91BE

Huntsmans Way

WF77DW

Chiltern Drive

WF91ET

Malton Road

WF77NX

Ackworth House Close

WF92UB

Shaw Close

WF92DU

Mill Lane

WF77JS

Hardakers Lane

WF77DA

Fair View

WF77LH

Jubilee Terrace

WF91NP

Greenacre Road

WF77ET

Pontefract Road

WF91BD

Doncaster Road

Data Sources

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