Station Road, Ackworth, Pontefract
- Land size
- 10.77 acres
Key Features
- 10.77 Acres Of Land
- 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.
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-08-16
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 21 Development Land listings in Yorkshire and The Humber (10+ acres).
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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- Water
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- Heating
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Rights & Restrictions
- Public Rights of Way
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Property Features
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- Parking
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- Garden
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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
Outdoor predictions; 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.
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.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Green space
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
Getting Around
Nearest station
Nearest bus stop
Typical drive times
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.
Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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30 Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 1DB
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