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Ackworth Moor Top vs Armthorpe

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.0 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Ackworth 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.

Families 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.

MetricAckworth Moor TopArmthorpe
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopArmthorpe
Population6,27514,161
Median Age42.943.4
Median Household Income£29,087£30,186
Employment Rate57.3%54.9%
Owner Occupied62.6%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Armthorpe?
Ackworth Moor Top and Armthorpe are approximately 14.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Armthorpe?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Armthorpe safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Armthorpe?
Ackworth Moor Top has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Ackworth Moor Top or Armthorpe?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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