Postcode WF7 7RE 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 68.2 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 1.6 miles away. There are 2 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 68.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.1% 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 143 ft away from WF7 7RE.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF7 7RE 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Carr Bridge Playing Fields | Medium | Walking directions to Carr Bridge Playing Fields |
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 7RE 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 7RE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7BS | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Barnsley Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HX | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.5 mi | Bargain Booze Select Convenience | 44-46 Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AB | Walking directions to Bargain Booze Select Convenience |
| 0.5 mi | Shop'NDrive | Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7AA | Walking directions to Shop'NDrive |
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.