Ackworth Moor Top vs Armthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Ackworth Moor Top is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 11% lower. Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ackworth Moor Top edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ackworth Moor Top
£195,568
Armthorpe
£219,555
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Armthorpe
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Armthorpe
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Armthorpe
413.8
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Armthorpe
70.9
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Armthorpe
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Armthorpe commands an average of £219,555, compared with £195,568 in Ackworth Moor Top – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Armthorpe it is a flat at £98,904.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 40% pricier in Armthorpe (£98,904 vs £58,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Armthorpe prices grew faster — 75% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberAckworth Moor Top has a crime rate of 108 per 1,000 residents, which is 8% lower than Armthorpe at 116.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Armthorpe it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberFamilies may prefer Ackworth Moor Top, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 75% in Armthorpe. There are 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top and 5 in Armthorpe.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Armthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Armthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.3 Mbps in Ackworth Moor Top and 413.8 Mbps in Armthorpe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.7% in Armthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 79.8% in Armthorpe.
Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (430 vs 414 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Armthorpe leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Ackworth Moor Top averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,093 in Armthorpe. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Armthorpe.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Armthorpe and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.4 in Armthorpe. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.8% in Armthorpe. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 54.9% in Armthorpe.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Armthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 14,161 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 22.7% |
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