Ackworth Moor Top vs Brampton (Rotherham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberBrampton (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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in Yorkshire and the HumberOf 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.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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).
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Brampton (Rotherham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 4,620 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,218.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 55.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 63% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 23.2% |
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