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Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Population

17,542

Population density

372 per km²

Crime

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

British

16,525

94.2%

Other White

476

2.71%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.35%

Irish

0.34%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.34%

Total population: 17,543

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	58	£321,750	£180,500	£266,250	£465,000	£595,500
Flats	1	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000
Semi-Detached	83	£200,000	£130,500	£165,000	£240,000	£299,000
Terraced	75	£165,000	£88,500	£131,500	£193,750	£247,500

10 years median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

All postcodes in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

WF91BX

Manor Close

WF91PW

Meadow View

WF92UN

Hillside Court

WF41QT

The Villas

WF77DU

Charlestown

WF77NF

Low Farm Lane

WF77QP

Hardakers Lane

WF91HX

Waggon Lane

WF91JB

Harewood Lane

WF91LQ

Smeaton Road

WF92UG

Bailey Crescent

WF41RA

Engine Lane

Data Sources

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

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