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Ackworth Moor Top vs Brampton (Rotherham)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Brampton (rotherham) is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 10% lower. Brampton (rotherham) 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

Brampton (Rotherham)

£178,130

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Brampton (Rotherham)

90.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Brampton (Rotherham)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Brampton (Rotherham)

381.5

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Brampton (Rotherham)

70.2

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Brampton (Rotherham)

£29,219

At £178,130, Brampton (rotherham) undercuts Ackworth Moor Top (£195,568) by around 10% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is a flat at £99,375.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 41% pricier in Brampton (rotherham) (£99,375 vs £58,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 43%.

Brampton (rotherham) has a crime rate of 90.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19% lower than Ackworth Moor Top at 108 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Brampton (rotherham) it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Brampton (rotherham), 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.

Brampton (Rotherham) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopBrampton (Rotherham)
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Ackworth Moor Top averages 430.3 Mbps – ahead of Brampton (rotherham)'s 381.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 98.6% in Brampton (rotherham). Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 70.4% in Brampton (rotherham).

Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (430 vs 382 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ackworth Moor Top leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.4 (C), while Brampton (rotherham) averages 70.2 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,100 in Brampton (rotherham). 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.7% in Brampton (rotherham).

Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.7% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,218.5 in Brampton (rotherham) and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.4 in Brampton (rotherham). Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 63% in Brampton (rotherham). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 55.2% in Brampton (rotherham).

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopBrampton (Rotherham)
Population6,2754,620
Median Age42.943.4
Median Household Income£29,087£29,218.5
Employment Rate57.3%55.2%
Owner Occupied62.6%63%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%23.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Brampton (rotherham)?
Ackworth Moor Top and Brampton (rotherham) are approximately 9.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Brampton (rotherham)?
Brampton (rotherham) is cheaper, with an average house price of £178,130.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Brampton (rotherham) safer?
Brampton (rotherham) has the lower crime rate at 90.5 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Brampton (rotherham)?
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 Brampton (rotherham)?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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