Upton is a small village and civil parish in the City of Wakefield district of West Yorkshire, England, lying a short distance from the city of Wakefield. It retains a largely rural character of mixed farmland, stone‑built cottages and a few clusters of housing, and functions in part as a commuter settlement for nearby towns while still supporting local agricultural activity.
Historically the area has medieval roots and several traditional buildings and farmsteads survive as listed structures, reflecting its past; community life is centred on village halls and local events rather than large commercial amenities. Good road links make it easy to reach regional centres, so residents enjoy a quiet village feel with quick access to the services and cultural offerings of Wakefield and the wider county.
Postcode districts covering Upton
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Leeds 16.6 miles26.7 km
- Bradford 22.9 miles36.9 km
- York 24.7 miles39.7 km
- Huddersfield 21.1 miles33.9 km
- Rotherham 13.6 miles21.8 km
- Doncaster 9.7 miles15.7 km
- Wakefield 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Barnsley 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Castleford 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Morley 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Dewsbury 15 miles24.1 km
Neighbouring places
- North Elmsall Parish 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Upton Built-up area 0.4 miles0.7 km
- Badsworth Built-up area 1 mile1.6 km
- Thorpe Audlin Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- South Elmsall Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- South Elmsall and South Kirkby Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- South Kirkby Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- East Hardwick Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Kirk Smeaton Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Low Ackworth Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
Example postcodes in Upton
WF9 1HX, WF9 1DU, WF9 1BH, WF9 1NL, WF9 1NG, WF9 1DD, WF9 1DF, WF8 3HJ, WF9 1NU … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 14.9 miles24 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 22.9 miles36.9 km
- South Elmsall Railway Station 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Moorthorpe Railway Station 2 miles3.2 km
Hotels near Upton Ad
- Wentbridge House Hotel 4 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel 4 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Owston Hall Hotel 3 5 miles8 km
- Kings Croft Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Earl of Doncaster Hotel 4 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Burntwood Court Hotel 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Holmfield Arms 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Holiday Inn Express Rotherham North 3 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Churchill's Hotel 2 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Ibis Wakefield East-Castleford 4 7.6 miles12.3 km
Schools in Upton
- Upton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hampole Priory Historic site 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Nostell Priory Country house 4.9 miles7.9 km
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 7.7 miles12.3 km
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 8.6 miles13.9 km
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Oakwell Stadium 8.9 miles14.4 km
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 9.4 miles15.2 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Stanley Library Library 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 10.4 miles16.7 km