Welcome to Ackworth

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Introduction

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.

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Parish Information

Parish statistics

Area	1,070 hectares
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

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Council

Contact details for Ackworth Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.

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Education

View educational establishments in Ackworth Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.

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Business

Business directory listing local businesses operating within Ackworth Parish.

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Planning

View recent planning applications submitted for Ackworth Parish.

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Property

Price paid data for all property sold in Ackworth Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.

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Heritage

Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Ackworth Parish.

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