Town Pop. 5,748

Living in Upton (Wakefield): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upton (Wakefield) comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 64/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Upton (Wakefield) places 5th of 6 in the WF9 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 15 points above the WF9 district's 84/100. Healthcare (11), lifestyle (26) and schools (27) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WF9 postcode district.

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Upton (Wakefield) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
97.9 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 269 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 72 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 37 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 36 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 108 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dorman Avenue 27 crimes
  2. 2 Mclaren Avenue 24 crimes
  3. 3 Main Street 18 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
70
Green Space 24
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Upton Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
11
A&E departmentsPontefract Hospital4.8 mi
Doncaster Royal Infirmary8.3 mi
Pinderfields Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsMid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.1%
Nearest GP surgeryWhite Rose Surgery1.6 mi
GP capacity2,463 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)94.7%
available across Wakefield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 135 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2.7%Retired23.7%Student3.6%Other inactive12%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary36.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)24%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73%
Among the most-deprived 39% 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
41
South Elmsall 1.5 mi
Moorthorpe 1.9 mi
Fitzwilliam 4.2 mi
J38 A1(M) 3.6 mi
J38 A1(M) 3.8 mi
J40 A1(M) 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £167,500 41
Semi-detached £170,000 23
Terraced £138,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£112k £167k £224k £279k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Badsworth 50 1.4 mi away ⇄
South Elmsall 53 1.4 mi away ⇄
Thorpe Audlin 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
South Kirkby 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Low Ackworth 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Kirk Smeaton and Little Smeaton 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hemsworth 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ackworth Moor Top 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
High Ackworth 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Campsall 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Darrington 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley 41 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upton (Wakefield) a nice place to live?

Upton (Wakefield) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upton (Wakefield) is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Upton (Wakefield)?

Upton (Wakefield) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 563 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upton (Wakefield)?

Among the top-rated schools in Upton (Wakefield) is Upton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upton (Wakefield) in total.

What are house prices like in Upton (Wakefield)?

The current median house price in Upton (Wakefield) is £167,500, around 41% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £170,000, terraced £138,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 41 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Upton (Wakefield) in context

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Postcode districts in Upton (Wakefield)

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