| Ackworth | |
|---|---|
 The medieval cross in centre of High Ackworth | |
  Ackworth Location within West Yorkshire | |
| Population | 7,049 (2011 census)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SE443176 |
| Civil parish |
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| Metropolitan borough | |
| Metropolitan county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Pontefract |
| Postcode district | WF7 |
| Dialling code | 01977 |
| Police | West Yorkshire |
| Fire | West Yorkshire |
| Ambulance | Yorkshire |
| UK Parliament | |
Ackworth is a village and civil parish in the metropolitan borough of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England. It stands between Pontefract, Barnsley and Doncaster on the River Went. It has four parts: High Ackworth, Low Ackworth, Ackworth Moor Top, and Brackenhill.[2] The 2001 census gave it a population of 6,493,[2][3][4] which rose to 7,049 at the 2011 census.[1] There is also a city ward called Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton, with a 2011 census population of 16,099.[5]
- ^ a b UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Ackworth Parish (1170211019)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
- ^ a b Ackworth Parish Council |home page
- ^ "Vision of Britain through time |Ackworth boundary map". Archived from the original on 26 July 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2011.
- ^ "Around Town Publications – Ackworth a historic four part village". Archived from the original on 17 November 2010. Retrieved 28 February 2011.
- ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Ward (as of 2011) (1237321100)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 27 September 2018.