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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

WF77NH

Mill Lane

WF91EN

Main Street

WF91AF

Main Street

WF77AJ

West View

WF92UH

Minsthorpe Lane

WF77JL

Bell Lane

WF83ED

Doncaster Road

WF77PQ

Mill Gate

WF77DU

Charlestown

WF91FS

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF77NE

Mill Lane

WF91DT

East Avenue

Data Sources

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