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Ackworth Moor Top vs Barnby Dun

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ackworth Moor Top wins on house prices with a 16% gap. 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

Barnby Dun

£233,638

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Barnby Dun

116.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Barnby Dun

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Barnby Dun

413.8

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Barnby Dun

70.9

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Barnby Dun

£30,186

At £195,568, Ackworth Moor Top undercuts Barnby Dun (£233,638) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Barnby Dun it is a terraced at £181,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Barnby Dun (£181,667 vs £142,339).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 33%.

Residents of Ackworth Moor Top experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108 per 1,000 versus 116.4 per 1,000 in Barnby Dun. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Barnby Dun it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Barnby Dun, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Barnby Dun School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopBarnby Dun
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ackworth Moor Top averages 430.3 Mbps – ahead of Barnby Dun's 413.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.7% in Barnby Dun. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 79.8% in Barnby Dun.

Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (430 vs 414 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Barnby Dun, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Ackworth Moor Top. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,093 in Barnby Dun. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Barnby Dun.

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 Barnby Dun and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.4 in Barnby Dun. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 54.9% in Barnby Dun. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.8% in Barnby Dun. Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 and Barnby Dun has 3,264.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopBarnby Dun
Population6,2753,264
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 Barnby Dun?
Ackworth Moor Top and Barnby Dun are approximately 12.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Barnby Dun?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Barnby Dun safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Barnby Dun?
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 Barnby Dun?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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