Postcode WF4 1AB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton ward of Wakefield in the Yorkshire and The Humber region, and forms part of the Crofton area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Crofton is £51,225 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.4 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Nostell Priory Parkland.
Crofton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,236 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Crofton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 59.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Crofton is £51,225 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 280 ft away from WF4 1AB.
Crofton near WF4 1AB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nostell Priory Parkland | Large | Walking directions to Nostell Priory Parkland |
| 0.4 mi | Foulby Park | Large | Walking directions to Foulby Park |
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)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 58 | £321,750 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 83 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 75 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
Annual council tax rates for Wakefield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.