Ackworth Moor Top vs Barnby Dun
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Barnby Dun |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 3,264 |
| 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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