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Ackworth Moor Top vs Bentley (Doncaster)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Ackworth Moor Top offers lower property prices by roughly 26%. 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

Bentley (Doncaster)

£263,762

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Bentley (Doncaster)

116.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Bentley (Doncaster)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Bentley (Doncaster)

414

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Bentley (Doncaster)

70.6

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Bentley (Doncaster)

£30,329

The average house price in Ackworth Moor Top is £195,568, which is 26% less than Bentley (doncaster) at £263,762. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Bentley (doncaster) it is a terraced at £125,503.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Bentley (doncaster) (£212,500 vs £58,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Bentley (doncaster) prices grew faster — 58% vs 49%.

Crime is lower in Ackworth Moor Top (108 per 1,000) compared to Bentley (doncaster) (116.4 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Bentley (doncaster) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Ackworth Moor Top has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Bentley (doncaster). Ackworth Moor Top has 2 schools in total, while Bentley (doncaster) has 4.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

Bentley (Doncaster) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopBentley (Doncaster)
Total Schools24
Primary24
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ackworth Moor Top offers faster average downloads at 430.3 Mbps, compared to 414.0 Mbps in Bentley (doncaster). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.8% in Bentley (doncaster). Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 79% in Bentley (doncaster).

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

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Bentley (doncaster) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.6 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Ackworth Moor Top. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,114 in Bentley (doncaster). 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60% in Bentley (doncaster).

Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 60% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,329 in Bentley (doncaster) and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.5 in Bentley (doncaster). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 55.4% in Bentley (doncaster). Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.5% in Bentley (doncaster).

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopBentley (Doncaster)
Population6,27512,044
Median Age42.943.5
Median Household Income£29,087£30,329
Employment Rate57.3%55.4%
Owner Occupied62.6%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%23%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Bentley (doncaster)?
Ackworth Moor Top and Bentley (doncaster) are approximately 10.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Bentley (doncaster)?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Bentley (doncaster) safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Bentley (doncaster)?
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 Bentley (doncaster)?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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