Postcode WF7 7LD 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 45.5 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 1.3 miles away. There are 2 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 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 310 ft away from WF7 7LD.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF7 7LD 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 1.3 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 7LD postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 7LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 44-46 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AB | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local Extra | 1 Lo Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7FA | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Shop'NDrive | Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AA | Walking directions to Shop'NDrive |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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.