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WF7 7AA

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Wakefield

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Ackworth & Darrington / Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton / WF7 7AA

Overview

Postcode WF7 7AA 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.2 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
49
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
36.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

3/10

Ackworth & Darrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,697 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Ackworth & Darrington has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

36.2%

Approximately 36.2% 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

9/10

The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year.

Noise Level

High

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

Flood risk

No risk

Ackworth & Darrington near WF7 7AA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Based on 204 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £810,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£314,000
Flats2£105,500
Semi-Detached83£205,000
Terraced69£165,000

10 years price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryOutwood Primary Academy Bell LaneAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miNot applicableOakfield Park SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.7 miPrimaryAckworth Mill Dam SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0 miShop'NDriveWakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AA
0 miGo Local Extra1 Lo Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7FA
0 miBargain Booze Select Convenience44-46 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AB
0.4 miCo-op FoodBarnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7BS

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.