Ackworth Moor Top vs Bentley (Doncaster)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe 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 & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberCrime 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberAckworth 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.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Bentley (Doncaster) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 12,044 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £30,329 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 55.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 23% |
Location
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Bentley (doncaster)?
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Bentley (doncaster)?
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Bentley (doncaster) safer?
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Bentley (doncaster)?
Which has faster broadband, Ackworth Moor Top or Bentley (doncaster)?
Keep exploring
Related comparisons
Compare Ackworth Moor Top with other towns
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Adwick le Street
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Armthorpe
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Askern
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Barnby Dun
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Barnsley
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Barugh Green and Redbrook
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Batley
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Birdwell
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Bolton upon Dearne
- Ackworth Moor Top vs Brampton (Rotherham)