Postcode WF9 1GA 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upton is £45,454 per year. The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 1.8 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
Upton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.
Upton has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 21.1% 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 per household in Upton is £45,454 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WF9 1GA.
Upton near WF9 1GA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Moorthorpe located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 222 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 | 86 | £200,000 |
| Terraced | 77 | £165,000 |
10 year median price trend in Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton
In the WF9 1GA postcode area, located within Upton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
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.