Greenacre Road Upton, Wakefield
30 addresses across 2 postcodes (WF9), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 41801605.
- Sales: 39 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £232,475 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 17 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 15).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Wakefield costs £2,297 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 94% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is South Elmsall, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 66 to 68 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is White Rose Surgery, about 3 km (1.9 miles) away.
- People: About 680 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £232,475 | £189,950 | £275,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £147,500 | £105,000 | £190,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2017 | 5 | £148,000 | £126,000 | £150,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £135,000 | £122,000 | £148,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £136,498 | £123,000 | £149,995 |
| 2014 | 2 | £116,750 | £82,500 | £151,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £145,000 | £140,000 | £150,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £127,500 | £127,500 | £127,500 |
| 2007 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 7 WF9 1NP | Detached | £275,000 | |
| 18 Mar 2025 | 17 WF9 1NP | Detached | £189,950 | |
| 20 Oct 2023 | 12 WF9 1NP | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 27 Sep 2023 | 22 WF9 1NP | Detached | £160,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Aug 2020 | 4 WF9 1NP | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2020 | 1 WF9 1NP | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2019 | 16 WF9 1NP | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2018 | 19 WF9 1NP | Detached | £155,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2017 | 21 WF9 1NP | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 25 May 2017 | 23 WF9 1NP | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2017 | 4 WF9 1NP | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 17 Feb 2017 | 12 WF9 1NP | Detached | £126,000 | |
| 17 Jan 2017 | 23 WF9 1NP | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2016 | 20 WF9 1NP | Detached | £122,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2016 | 6 WF9 1NP | Detached | £148,000 | |
| 28 May 2015 | 9 WF9 1NP | Detached | £149,995 | |
| 15 May 2015 | 22 WF9 1NP | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2015 | 9 WF9 1NP | Detached | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 11 Jul 2014 | 19 WF9 1NP | Detached | £151,000 | |
| 9 May 2014 | 22 WF9 1NP | Detached | £82,500 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 3 WF9 1NP | Detached | £140,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2013 | 2 WF9 1NP | Detached | £150,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2011 | 8 WF9 1NP | Detached | £127,500 | |
| 25 May 2007 | 12 WF9 1NP | Detached | £132,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2006 | 10 WF9 1NP | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2003 | 3 WF9 1NP | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2003 | 2 WF9 1NP | Detached | £70,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2002 | 23 WF9 1NP | Detached | £69,500 | |
| 14 Jun 2002 | 9 WF9 1NP | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2001 | 21 WF9 1NP | Detached | £54,500 | |
| 24 Mar 2000 | 14 WF9 1NP | Detached | £45,000 | |
| 25 Aug 1998 | 11 WF9 1NP | Detached | £53,000 | |
| 8 Sep 1997 | 3 WF9 1NP | Detached | £43,000 | |
| 18 Jul 1997 | 10 WF9 1NP | Detached | £53,000 | |
| 4 Nov 1996 | 3 WF9 1NP | Detached | £44,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1996 | 14 WF9 1NP | Detached | £31,950 | |
| 3 Jun 1996 | 24 WF9 1NP | Detached | £36,000 | |
| 12 Jan 1996 | 6 WF9 1NP | Detached | £54,000 | |
| 31 Jul 1995 | 28 WF9 1NP | Detached | £42,500 |
Energy performance certificates
17 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 66 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (10); House, detached (6); Bungalow, semi-detached (1). Built: 1976-1982 (12); 1967-1975 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (13); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 addresses)
- 1, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 3, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 4, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 6, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 8, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 9, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 12, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 16, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 19, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 20, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 21, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 23, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 30, Greenacre Road, Upton
- 32, Greenacre Road, Upton
Council tax
What each band costs in Wakefield in 2026-27: Band D £2,297 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,531 | £1,786 | £2,042 | £2,297 | £2,807 | £3,318 | £3,828 | £4,594 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (64% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Stockrail House (Land At), Upton: up to 11 homes, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| WF9 1NP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| WF9 1JS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 30 addresses are between 66 m and 68 m above sea level (67 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF9 1JS | 100% | 94% | 94% | 0% |
| WF9 1NP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | South Elmsall 289,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Moorthorpe 208,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Fitzwilliam 273,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Upton School | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | South Elmsall Bus Station | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ackworth Car Park GeniePoint | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Leeds Bradford Airport LBA | 37.5 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | White Rose Surgery | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lo's Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | Market Place | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Pontefract General Infirmary | 8.3 km (5.1 miles) |
| Police station | West Yorkshire Police | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food New Upton, Upton Cashzone | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.5 ha | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 830 m² | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.8 ha | 240 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.4 ha | 200 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
2 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Pit Plantation | Wood | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Beacon Covert | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-west |
| Upton Beacon | Hill | 850 m (0.5 miles) west |
| The Beck | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.9 miles) south |
| Thorp Marsh | Wetland | 3.2 km (2 miles) north |
| Brockadale | Valley | 4 km (2.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 27 | 30 |
3 of the street's 30 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wakefield: see them on the Wakefield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative WF9 1JT | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2025 |
| Upton Pavillion Cafe WF9 1JS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Food Bank @ WF9 1JS | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 29 Mar 2023 |
| Upton Oriental WF9 1JX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Friends of The Community @ Upton/North Elmsall Parish Counci WF9 1JB | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Anns Convenience Store WF9 1JU | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 8 Jul 2026 |
| The Gantry WF9 1JJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Harewood And Upton Recreation Club WF9 1JS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2016 |
| The Cafe WF9 1JS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2014 |
| Upton Daycare @ WF9 1JS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Breakfast/After School Club WF9 1JS | School/college/university | 390 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (16); On or near Jacks Way (5); On or near Elder Drive (4); On or near Green Lane (3); On or near Greenwood Close (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 8% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 21% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 76% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 51% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Greenwood Avenue · Elder Drive · Jacks Way · Greenwood Close · Elder Drive · Waggon Lane · St Paul's Close · Green Lane · Waggon Lane · Waggon Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.