Town Pop. 916

Living in Low Ackworth: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Low Ackworth comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Schools is where Low Ackworth most outperforms the national norm: 43/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 66/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the WF7 postcode district, Low Ackworth ranks 7th. That puts Low Ackworth in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WF7 postcode district.

51
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Low Ackworth scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
271.8 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 112 crimes
↑ 267% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 253% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Vehicle crime 17 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lamprey Gardens 28 crimes
  2. 2 Cricketers Close 27 crimes
  3. 3 Howard Drive 19 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.53 · PM2.5 6.941 · PM10 12.524 µg/m³
71
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
43
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good
  • Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ackworth Mill Dam SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Outwood Primary Academy Bell LanePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
38
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital2.6 mi
Pinderfields Hospital6.8 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary11.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)5 wks
Treated within 18 weeks96.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCollege Lane Surgery0.5 mi
GP capacity1,523 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
64
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired31%Student3.7%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical30.2%Routine & elementary26.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.4%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
40
Fitzwilliam 2.3 mi
Featherstone 2.4 mi
Pontefract Baghill 3 mi
J40 A1(M) 3.4 mi
J32 M62 3.9 mi
J33 M62 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Low 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

High Ackworth 52 0.5 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 0.8 mi away ⇄
Badsworth 50 1.8 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Audlin 48 2.0 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (Wakefield) 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pontefract 57 2.9 mi away ⇄
Darrington 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upton (Wakefield) 45 3.1 mi away ⇄
Streethouse 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Sharlston 56 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Low Ackworth a nice place to live?

Low Ackworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Low Ackworth is 51/100, 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 Low Ackworth?

Low Ackworth has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 249 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Low Ackworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Low Ackworth are Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School, Ackworth Mill Dam School and Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Low Ackworth in total.

Low Ackworth in context

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Postcode districts in Low Ackworth

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