Ackworth Moor Top vs Barugh Green and Redbrook
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty 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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBarugh 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.
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 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.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Barugh Green and Redbrook |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 7,545 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 23.9% |
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