Property profile

24 Howard DriveAckworth

WF7 7RB

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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Map showing 24 Howard Drive, Ackworth, Pontefract

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Estimated sale price

£265,000

Semi-Detached sold in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

The box shows the middle 50% of semi-detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold29 May 2026
£288,000Change since last sale: −£24,000 (−8.3%)
Annualised change
−24% per yearWakefield annualised change (semi-detached) since 2026: +3.3% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £217 per sq ft
£319 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£101 per sq ft (+47%)
Local sold pricesMedian for semi-detached in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
£215,000Estimate vs local median: +£49,000 (+23%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Semi-Detached
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area77 m² / 829 sq ft
Rooms5 habitable / 5 heated
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection01 Jul 2025

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 May 2026£288,000+103%
01 Jul 2004£142,000+80%
12 Apr 2001£78,900-

Local market

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Median price£221,250
Price per sq ft£228
Sales (last 12 months)208
Typical range (middle 50%)£165K – £270K

Based on 208 recent sales, the median property price is £221,250 (about £228 per square foot) in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £2,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached54£322,000£293
Semi-Detached96£215,000£217
Terraced55£165,000£211
Flats3£135,000£216

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,998£79,500£145,000£106,750
2017£240,000£86,750£162,500£113,995
2018£214,995£93,750£155,000£120,000
2019£195,000£85,000£142,000£124,000
2020£309,500£75,000£175,000£130,000
2021£300,000£230,000£185,000£160,000
2022£300,000£120,000£199,500£132,000
2023£325,000£130,000£180,000£137,000
2024£302,500£105,500£200,000£162,500
2025£330,000£146,250£200,000£165,000
2026£312,500£109,500£231,000£163,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£172£125£149£121
2017£193£139£156£144
2018£188£103£161£142
2019£194£139£163£150
2020£201£101£168£153
2021£226£190£182£177
2022£263£188£200£164
2023£277£153£209£171
2024£264£178£209£188
2025£291£136£213£201
2026£281£234£211£223
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF7 7RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near WF7 7RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202624, Howard Drive, Pontefract, WF7 7RBSemi-DetachedFreehold£288,000
12 Jun 20266, Blue Bell Gardens, Pontefract, WF7 7GBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£127,500
20 Aug 20253, Blue Bell Gardens, Pontefract, WF7 7GBSemi-DetachedLeasehold£123,750
07 Nov 202540, Charlestown, Pontefract, WF7 7DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000
01 Oct 202537, Charlestown, Pontefract, WF7 7DUSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold114 m²£268,000 (2022)
2, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold156 m²£144,950 (2001)
3, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold171 m²£365,000 (2024)
4, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold139 m²£187,995 (2004)
6, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold131 m²£200,000 (2007)
9, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold149 m²£98,950 (2001)
10, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold84 m²£200,000 (2017)
11, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold100 m²£180,000 (2015)
12, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold75 m²£181,000 (2007)
14, Howard Drive, Ackworth, PontefractFreehold78 m²£240,000 (2023)

Area insights for WF7 7RB

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Overview

Postcode WF7 7RB is located in a rural town, within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Ackworth & Darrington area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the Yorkshire and The Humber average of 113 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam, about 1.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
23.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

6/10

Ackworth & Darrington has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,039 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Ackworth & Darrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23.1%

Approximately 23.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 286 ft away from WF7 7RB.

Flood risk

No risk

Ackworth & Darrington near WF7 7RB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
253
Population density
2,883.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.51(-8%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.59(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8(-7%)
Shoplifting
8(-9%)
Vehicle crime
5.33(-5%)
Yorkshire and The Humber average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
95.65%
Indian
6
2.37%
Other White
3
1.19%
Other
2
0.79%
Total population: 253

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
33.33%
No qualifications
44
20.66%
Level 3 (A level)
39
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
13.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
7.51%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
54
44.63%
Owns with a mortgage
26
21.49%
Social rents from council
20
16.53%
Other social rented
8
6.61%
Shared ownership
7
5.79%
Total households: 121

Schools

In the WF7 7RB postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for WF7 7RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableOakfield Park SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy Bell LaneAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAckworth Mill Dam SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of WF7 7RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for WF7 7RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op FoodBarnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7BSWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miSparBarnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HXWalking directions to Spar
0.5 miBargain Booze Select Convenience44-46 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7ABWalking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience
0.5 miShop'NDriveWakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AAWalking directions to Shop'NDrive