Postcode WF8 3JW 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 Pontefract Baghill located about 3.4 miles away.
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.
Ackworth & Darrington has a very low crime rate, with approximately 34.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Ackworth & Darrington is £50,200 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 94 ft away from WF8 3JW.
Ackworth & Darrington near WF8 3JW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Pontefract Baghill located about 3.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 WF8 3JW postcode area, located within Ackworth & Darrington, there are no schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.