Welcome to Ackworth
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Ackworth is a village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It stands between Pontefract, Barnsley and Doncaster on the River Went. It has four parts: High Ackworth, Low Ackworth, Ackworth Moor Top, and Brackenhill. The 2001 census gave it a population of 6,493, which rose to 7,049 at the 2011 Census. There is also a city ward called Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton, with a 2011 Census population of 16,099.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
1,070 hectares |
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Population |
7,769 (2021) |
Density |
726 people/km2 |
Mean age |
41.0 |
Ward |
Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton |
District |
Wakefield |
Postcodes |
WF7, WF8 |
ONS ID |
E04000223 |
Council
Contact details for Ackworth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Ackworth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ackworth Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Ackworth Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Ackworth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ackworth Parish.
Local News
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Food hygiene: Latest ratings for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford takeaways, restaurants and pubs
Published: 27th Mar 2024
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Wakefield Driver Jailed For More Than A Decade For Causing Death Of Cyclist
Published: 14th Aug 2023
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In pictures: Urban explorer looks inside the fire-damaged and dilapidated bungalow in an Ackworth woodland
Published: 24th Aug 2023