Postcode WF7 7LS 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 high crime levels, with around 84.8 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 2.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Carr Bridge Playing Fields.
Ackworth & Darrington has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Ackworth & Darrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.5% 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 of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 181 ft away from WF7 7LS.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF7 7LS 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 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Carr Bridge Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Carr Bridge Playing Fields |
Based on 231 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 | 54 | £290,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 93 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 83 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
In the WF7 7LS postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF7 7LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HX | Walking directions to Spar |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.