Postcode WF9 1BS 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 Upton area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Upton is £39,600 per year. The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Upton has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,595 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Upton has a high crime rate, with approximately 86.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 64.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Upton is £39,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 1BS.
Upton near WF9 1BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is South Elmsall located about 1.4 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 WF9 1BS postcode area, located within Upton, there are 1 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Upton Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Minsthorpe Community College | Academy converter | Good |
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WF9 1BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | High Street Stores | 22 High Street, Upton, Pontefract, WF9 1HG | Walking directions to High Street Stores |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.