Ackworth Moor Top, West Yorkshire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Ackworth Moor Top

Ackworth Moor Top is a rural area located in West Yorkshire, England, within the WF7 postcode district. Situated on higher ground, it offers views across the surrounding countryside and is part of the larger Ackworth parish. The landscape is largely open and agricultural, with fields and scattered farm buildings typical of the Yorkshire countryside. The area is accessible by road and is close to the village of Ackworth, which provides local amenities. It lies within the historic county of Yorkshire and is known for its peaceful environment and connection to the local farming community. The moorland terrain is characteristic of the region, with gently rolling hills and open spaces that are popular for walking and quiet recreation.

School Ratings in Ackworth Moor Top

There are 75 schools in and around Ackworth Moor Top. Oakfield Park School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Ackworth Moor Top

The average property price is £200K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £149K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Ackworth Moor Top

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Public order is prevalent across Ackworth Moor Top, with 17 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Ackworth Moor Top

Ackworth Moor Top sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Ackworth Moor Top

There are 6 GP surgeries within three miles of Ackworth Moor Top, the nearest being College Lane Surgery (0.3 miles away).

Local Data for Ackworth Moor Top

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Property Prices 3,328 sales

Average Price £200K

£320 , £8.83M

Detached £306K 681

Semi £186K 1,190

Terraced £149K 1,308

Flat £85K 54

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

52 Primary

9 Secondary

14 Other

Outstanding 1

Good 5

Requires improvement 2

Ofsted ratings for schools in the WF7 postcode area.

Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane Primary Good 0.1 miles Ackworth Mill Dam School Primary 0.5 miles Oakfield Park School Not applicable Outstanding 0.5 miles Ackworth School Not applicable 0.6 miles Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary Good 1 miles Fitzwilliam Primary School Primary 1.4 miles King's Meadow Academy Primary 1.5 miles Outwood Academy Hemsworth Secondary 2 miles Badsworth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School Primary Good 2 miles West End Academy Primary Good 2.1 miles Cedars Children's Centre Good 2.1 miles Featherstone Purston Infant School Primary Good 2.1 miles

Household Income in Ackworth Moor Top ONS 2023

The average total household income in Ackworth Moor Top is approximately £46,454 a year before tax, 16% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £36,267. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Ackworth Moor Top £46,454

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £36,267.

Businesses in Ackworth Moor Top ONS 2025

There are approximately 583 active businesses based in Ackworth Moor Top, around 27 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 17 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

583 Total businesses

27 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 90%

Small, 10-49 7%

Medium, 50-249 3%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Ackworth Moor Top IMD 2025

Ackworth Moor Top sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

5/10

Income

5/10

Employment

4/10

Education

4/10

Health

3/10

Housing

6/10

Living Environment

6/10

Children 0-15 19%

Working age 62%

Older 65+ 19%

4,167 Children (0-15) 19%

13,675 Working Age 62%

4,144 Older (65+) 19%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 34.1% of children in income-deprived families

Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 17.9% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Ackworth Moor Top 144 crimes · May 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Ackworth Moor Top sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

Violence & Sexual Offences 64

Public Order 17

Shoplifting 15

Criminal Damage & Arson 12

Anti-Social Behaviour 8

Burglary 8

Other Theft 7

Vehicle Crime 5

Other Crime 5

Drugs 2

Weapons 1

Local Policing

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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Featherstone Train Station 1 miles

Fitzwilliam Train Station 1.4 miles

Moorthorpe Train Station 3.7 miles

Pontefract Baghill Train Station 3.7 miles

South Elmsall Train Station 4.1 miles

Pontefract Monkhill Train Station 4.2 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Brackenhill 0.6 miles Hessle 0.6 miles Low Ackworth 0.9 miles High Ackworth 0.9 miles Wragby 1.4 miles Fitzwilliam 1.4 miles Kinsley 1.8 miles West Hardwick 1.8 miles Purston Jaglin 1.9 miles Hemsworth 2 miles Royd Moor 2 miles Badsworth 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Wakefield

Ward Featherstone

Constituency Hemsworth

Parish Featherstone

Region Yorkshire and The Humber

Home Ownership in Ackworth Moor Top

Of the 9,546 households in and around Ackworth Moor Top, 66% are owned, 20% are socially rented and 14% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 66% Social rented 20% Private rented 14%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Ackworth Moor Top.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ackworth Moor Top

What is the population of Ackworth Moor Top?

Ackworth Moor Top has a population of approximately 21,983 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Ackworth Moor Top?

The average property in and around Ackworth Moor Top sold for about £200,402, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 43% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Ackworth Moor Top a deprived area?

Ackworth Moor Top sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 5 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Ackworth Moor Top?

Ackworth Moor Top is covered by the WF7 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Ackworth Moor Top?

There are 12 schools within easy reach of Ackworth Moor Top, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Ackworth Moor Top?

The nearest railway station to Ackworth Moor Top is Featherstone Train Station, about 1 miles away.

Streets in WF7 30 shown View all streets

Ackton Close 1 Ackton Hall Crescent 1 Ackton Lane 4 Ackworth House Close 1 Ackworth Moor Top 1 Ackworth Road 7 Adowsley Close 2 Albert Street 1 Alexander Crescent 1 Alexander Road 1 Allison Street 1 Andrew Street 2 Andrews Grove 1 Apple Tree Road 1 Avon Walk 2 Banks Avenue 1 Barleyfields Close 2 Barnsdale Way 1 Barnsley Road 6 Bartford Gardens 1 Batten Close 2 Beaufort Mews 1 Bedford Close 3 Bedford Court 2 Beech Tree Road 1 Beechwood Dale 1 Bell Lane 7 Bell Lane Terrace 1 Belmont Street 2 Beverley Garth 1

Postcodes in WF7 50 shown View all postcodes

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