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 miles
- Leeds 16.6 miles
- Bradford 22.9 miles
- York 24.7 miles
- Huddersfield 21.1 miles
- Rotherham 13.6 miles
- Doncaster 9.7 miles
- Wakefield 10.1 miles
- Barnsley 8.5 miles
- Castleford 7.5 miles
- Morley 15.8 miles
- Dewsbury 15 miles
Neighbouring places
- North Elmsall Parish 0.2 miles
- Upton Built-up area 0.4 miles
- Badsworth Built-up area 1 mile
- Thorpe Audlin Built-up area 1.3 miles
- South Elmsall Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton Ward 1.8 miles
- South Elmsall and South Kirkby Ward 2.2 miles
- South Kirkby Built-up area 2.4 miles
- East Hardwick Parish 2.5 miles
- Kirk Smeaton Parish 2.5 miles
- South Kirkby and Moorthorpe Parish 2.5 miles
- Low Ackworth Built-up area 2.7 miles
Example postcodes in Upton
WF9 1LZ, WF9 1HY, WF9 1FT, WF9 1EE, WF9 1DA, WF9 1FE, WF9 1GA, WF9 1NN, WF9 1HS … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 14.9 miles
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 22.9 miles
- South Elmsall Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Moorthorpe Railway Station 2 miles
Hotels near Upton Ad
- Rogerthorpe Manor Hotel 4 0.9 miles
- Wentbridge House Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- The Darrington 3 3.6 miles
- Burntwood Court Hotel 3.9 miles
- Waterton Park Hotel 4 7.3 miles
- Owston Hall Hotel 3 5 miles
- Kings Croft Hotel 4.8 miles
- Travelodge Doncaster 3 3.6 miles
- Premier Inn Pontefract North 3 5.7 miles
- ibis Wakefield East-Castleford 3 7.7 miles
Schools in Upton
- Upton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Hampole Priory Historic site 2.9 miles
- Nostell Priory Country house 4.9 miles
- Pontefract Racecourse Recreation 5.9 miles
- Cusworth Hall Museum Museum 7.7 miles
- Fairnurn Ings Nature reserve 8.6 miles
- Cortonwood Colliery Shopping centre 8.9 miles
- Oakwell Stadium 8.9 miles
- Pugneys Country Park Nature reserve 9.4 miles
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 10.2 miles
- Stanley Library Library 10.2 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 10.3 miles
- Elsecar Heritage Centre Museum 10.4 miles