Town Pop. 678

Living in High Ackworth: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

High Ackworth comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 38/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the WF7 postcode district.

On transport specifically, High Ackworth sits 20 points below the WF7 district figure of 58/100. That puts High Ackworth in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF7 postcode district.

52
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Settlement area

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High Ackworth scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
150.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 47 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 172% above national average
Other crime 8 crimes
↑ 490% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Drugs 7 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lamprey Gardens 28 crimes
  2. 2 Rigg Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 St Cuthbert'S Court 11 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
71
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
37
1 school in area · 18 within 4km
1Good
  • Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
27
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital2 mi
Pinderfields Hospital6.6 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary12.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Lane Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,298 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
89.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.5%Student2.7%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.4%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.2%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership84.7%
Among the least-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Wakefield · 2026-27
A £1,531
B £1,787
C £2,042
D £2,297
E £2,807
F £3,318
G £3,828
H £4,594
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Featherstone 1.9 mi
Fitzwilliam 2.4 mi
Pontefract Tanshelf 2.6 mi
J40 A1(M) 3.3 mi
J32 M62 3.5 mi
J32 M62 3.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in High Ackworth in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Low Ackworth 51 0.5 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (Wakefield) 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Badsworth 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Audlin 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pontefract 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Darrington 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Streethouse 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Sharlston 56 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upton (Wakefield) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Ackworth a nice place to live?

High Ackworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for High Ackworth is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is High Ackworth?

High Ackworth is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Ackworth?

Among the top-rated schools in High Ackworth is Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in High Ackworth in total.

High Ackworth in context

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Postcode districts in High Ackworth

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