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WF8 3EH

Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Wakefield

England / Yorkshire and The Humber / Wakefield / Ackworth & Darrington / Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton / WF8 3EH

Overview

Postcode WF8 3EH is located in a rural village, 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 very low crime levels, with around 34.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 3.3 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Ackworth & Darrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 25,944 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 21% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Ackworth & Darrington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

1.1%

Approximately 1.1% 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.

Income level

9/10

The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF8 3EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3EH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
427
Population density
104 per km²

Demographics

British
398
93.21%
Other White
18
4.22%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
1.41%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.23%
Bangladeshi
1
0.23%
Total population: 427

Housing

Owns outright
112
61.54%
Owns with a mortgage
50
27.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
6.04%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.2%
Social rents from council
2
1.1%
Total households: 182

Property prices in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

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)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached51£295,000
Flats1£105,000
Semi-Detached82£200,000
Terraced67£165,000

10 years price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton

Schools

In the WF8 3EH postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.