Postcode WF7 7PU 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 14.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF7 7PU.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF7 7PU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 201 recent sales, the median property price is £202,000 in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton area, with individual transactions ranging from £51,000 up to £810,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 51 | £295,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £105,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 82 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 67 | £165,000 |
10 years price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
In the WF7 7PU postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HX | |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7BS |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beverley Arms & EGO Restaurant | Doncaster Road, Pontefract, WF7 7BX | |
| 0.4 mi | The Masons Arms | Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7JD |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.