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Ackworth Moor Top vs Barugh Green and Redbrook

Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.

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The verdict

Ackworth Moor Top is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 23% lower. Barugh Green And Redbrook 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

Barugh Green and Redbrook

£255,492

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Barugh Green and Redbrook

94.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Barugh Green and Redbrook

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Barugh Green and Redbrook

418.4

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Barugh Green and Redbrook

70.3

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Barugh Green and Redbrook

£29,780

Property in Barugh Green And Redbrook commands an average of £255,492, compared with £195,568 in Ackworth Moor Top – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Barugh Green And Redbrook it is a terraced at £159,231.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 18% pricier in Barugh Green And Redbrook (£356,339 vs £293,809).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barugh Green And Redbrook prices grew faster — 60% vs 49%.

Barugh Green And Redbrook has a crime rate of 94.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Ackworth Moor Top at 108 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Barugh Green And Redbrook 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 100% in Barugh Green And Redbrook. There are 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top and 2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

Barugh Green and Redbrook School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAckworth Moor TopBarugh Green and Redbrook
Total Schools22
Primary22
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 430.3 Mbps in Ackworth Moor Top and 418.4 Mbps in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.8% in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 80.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.

Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (430 vs 418 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Ackworth Moor Top, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,130 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Barugh Green And Redbrook.

Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,779.5 in Barugh Green And Redbrook and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.2 in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.6% in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.5% in Barugh Green And Redbrook. Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 and Barugh Green And Redbrook has 7,545.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopBarugh Green and Redbrook
Population6,2757,545
Median Age42.943.2
Median Household Income£29,087£29,779.5
Employment Rate57.3%56.6%
Owner Occupied62.6%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%23.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Barugh Green And Redbrook?
Ackworth Moor Top and Barugh Green And Redbrook are approximately 8.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Barugh Green And Redbrook?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Barugh Green And Redbrook safer?
Barugh Green And Redbrook has the lower crime rate at 94.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Barugh Green And Redbrook?
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 Barugh Green And Redbrook?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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