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Station Road, Ackworth, Pontefract

Land size: 10.77 acres

Key Features

10.77 Acres Of Land
Garden Room
Private Access Road
May Lend Itself To Class Q Planning Permission
Potential Option To Purchase Further Plots Of Land

Description

Set within the highly sought-after village of Ackworth, this exceptional parcel of land extends to approximately 10.77 acres and presents a rare and exciting opportunity for a wide range of purchasers.

Formerly utilised as equestrian facilities and agricultural land, the site benefits from a substantial existing unit, offering immediate practicality alongside long-term potential. The land enjoys its own private access, with main road curtilage, enhancing both visibility and accessibility. Essential utilities, including electricity and water, are already connected on-site, making it well-prepared for future development or continued use.

This impressive plot is clearly defined with established boundaries and boasts picturesque surroundings, with open countryside views creating a peaceful yet accessible setting. Positioned within easy reach of local amenities, schools, and transport links, it perfectly balances rural charm with everyday convenience.

The property holds significant scope for a variety of uses, including potential residential conversion or development, subject to the necessary consents. In particular, it may lend itself to Class Q planning permission, offering an appealing prospect for those looking to create bespoke homes or a unique development project.

Of further note, If preferred, significant guaranteed business rental income producing a return of 5% (approx) on the investment is an alternative option

Opportunities of this scale and flexibility in such a desirable location are increasingly rare. With its combination of size, infrastructure, income potential, and future development scope, this land represents an outstanding investment and a truly exciting prospect for those with vision.

Offered at an attractive price point, we anticipate strong interest—early enquiry is highly recommended.

Development Freehold Conversion Land Rural properties Outbuildings

Map Location

Property details

Tenure: Freehold
Council Tax Band: Ask Agent
Date Posted: 2026-08-16

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 3 Conversion Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (1+ acres).

This Property£43,640 / acre

Conversion Land Average (1+ acres) £90,642 / acre

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Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity: Ask Agent
Water: Ask Agent
Heating: Ask Agent
Broadband: Ask Agent
Sewerage: Ask Agent

Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Private Rights of Way: Ask Agent
Listed Property: Ask Agent
Restrictions: Ask Agent

Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility: Ask Agent
Parking: Ask Agent
Garden: Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

23 Mbps

Standard (10-30 Mbps)

Suitable for

Web & social
Music streaming
Standard video calls

Fixed wireless access may also be an option here.

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good NoneO2 Good NoneThree Good LimitedVodafone Good Limited

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

Ackworth Howard Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School683 metresOfsted: Good
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
229
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Faith
Church of England
Ackworth Mill Dam School1.1 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
225
Type
Academy converter
Outwood Primary Academy Bell Lane1.4 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
320
Type
Academy converter
The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School1.8 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
3 to 11
Pupils
330
Type
Academy converter
Carleton Park Junior and Infant School1.8 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
Ages
4 to 11
Pupils
208
Type
Academy sponsor led

Secondary

Carleton High School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,026
Type
Academy converter
The Featherstone Academy1.8 milesNo Ofsted rating
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
556
Type
Academy sponsor led
The King's School2.1 milesOfsted: Good
Ages
11 to 16
Pupils
1,041
Type
Academy converter
Outwood Academy Hemsworth3.1 milesOfsted: Good *
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,101
Type
Academy sponsor led
St Wilfrid's Catholic High School & Sixth Form College: A Voluntary Academy3.4 milesOfsted report card · Mar 2026
Ages
11 to 18
Pupils
1,470
Type
Academy converter
Faith
Roman Catholic

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Ackworth, Ackworth Moor Top1.1 miles

Co-op Ackworth, Ackworth Moor Top1.3 miles

Tesco Pontefract Express, Pontefract2.1 miles

GP surgery

College Lane Surgery1.2 miles

Pharmacy

Lo'S Pharmacy1.2 miles

Hospital

Pontefract General Infirmary2.5 miles

Green space

Play Space528 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Featherstone Rail Station2.5 miles

Nearest bus stop

Station Rd Brookfield Drive378 metres

Typical drive times

Hemsworth9 min · 3.9 miles

Pontefract7 min · 3.6 miles

Featherstone6 min · 3.1 miles

South Kirkby11 min · 5.7 miles

Wakefield (city)21 min · 10 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. The map pin for this listing is approximate, so these readings describe the surrounding area. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

High risk (1 in 30)

Not at the pin: mapped about 90 metres away.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.