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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

WF77DL

Wakefield Road

WF77LP

Wenthill Close

WF77RA

Coopers Close

WF91BE

Huntsmans Way

WF91EP

School Street

WF91FH

Walton Wood Mews

WF91HB

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF77AP

Francis Street

WF77AT

Leigh Street

WF77DW

Chiltern Drive

WF77LL

Pontefract Road

WF77PF

Fothergill Avenue

WF77RB

Howard Drive

WF91HN

New Lane

WF91LX

Tom Wood Ash Lane

WF92NS

Barton Way

WF92TW

Smith Walk

WF92XT

Elmsall Drive

WF77AL

Victoria Street

WF77FD

Lamprey Gardens

WF77HF

Westfield Grove

WF77JT

Stone Villas

WF83EG

Rigg Lane

WF83EN

Thorpe Lane

WF91AD

Grange Close

WF91AE

Thorpe Gate Estate

WF91HP

Richmond Road

WF91JP

Little Lane

WF91JS

Waggon Lane

WF92UJ

Minsthorpe Lane

WF41QG

Doncaster Road

WF41QR

Newstead Lane

WF77AQ

Kings Close

WF77DS

Orchard Drive

WF77FF

Lourdes Grange

WF91AN

Grove Lane

WF91DX

Sunny Avenue

WF91FA

Ruby Lane

WF91FW

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91NF

Daisy Fold

WF91NX

Elder Drive

WF91PD

Beaconfield Road

WF77LH

Jubilee Terrace

WF91DE

Common Lane

WF91DN

West Avenue

WF91JY

Clayton Avenue

WF92TX

Trueman Way

WF77FL

Barford Gardens

WF77GD

Rosemount Close

WF77RL

Paddock Close

WF91AL

Main Street

WF91HU

Hill Estate

WF91LZ

Pennine View

WF91NL

Badsworth View

WF77DA

Fair View

WF77EZ

Hundhill Lane

WF91DL

West Avenue

WF92TL

Bailey Crescent

WF92TN

Simpson Road

WF77AS

Rose Lane

WF77HY

Barnsley Road

WF77JD

Bell Lane

WF77JJ

Bell Lane

WF77JP

Moor Top Avenue

WF77LU

Station Road

WF77RY

Barleyfields Close

WF91HY

Harewood Lane

WF92EB

Long Close Lane

WF77FA

Lo Lane

WF77FY

Parkers Fold

WF77GF

The Quarry

WF83HG

Pontefract Road

WF91BG

Badsworth Mews

WF91EX

Mclaren Avenue

WF91JZ

Clayton Avenue

WF91PB

High Farm Meadow

WF92XW

Melton Close

WF77PP

Rigg Lane

WF77QT

White Moss Close

WF83DZ

Hundhill

WF83HJ

Pontefract Road

WF83JW

Wentbridge Lane

WF91AP

Ninevah Lane

WF91HS

Beech Road

WF92NP

Granby Court

WF92UQ

Bailey Crescent

WF41QX

Doncaster Road

WF91AT

New Road

WF91BU

Manor Farm

WF91FS

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91NN

Clover Walk

WF91PF

Longviews

WF77NU

Andrews Grove

WF83JQ

Peartree Field Lane

WF92DY

Doncaster Road

WF92TR

Hyman Walk

WF77AF

Heaton Street

WF77QZ

Greystone Mews

WF77SZ

Gabriels Corner

WF91BH

Field Lane

Data Sources

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