Postcode WF7 7AL 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 40.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year. The nearest station is Fitzwilliam located about 1.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
Ackworth & Darrington has a low crime rate, with approximately 40.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% 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.
The average income per household in Ackworth & Darrington is £52,566 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from WF7 7AL.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF7 7AL 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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
In the WF7 7AL postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 7AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Go Local Extra | 1 Lo Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7FA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.2 mi | Shop'NDrive | Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AA | Walking directions to Shop'NDrive |
| 0.3 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 44-46 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AB | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
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.