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Ackworth Moor Top vs Castleford

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ackworth Moor Top is about 6% cheaper on average. 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

Castleford

£209,081

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Castleford

108.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Castleford

76.9%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Castleford

464.2

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Castleford

70.9

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Castleford

£30,276

Buyers will find Ackworth Moor Top more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,568 versus £209,081 in Castleford. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Castleford it is a flat at £106,662.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 45% pricier in Castleford (£106,662 vs £58,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 37%.

Crime is lower in Ackworth Moor Top (108 per 1,000) compared to Castleford (108.4 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Castleford it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Ackworth Moor Top: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 76.9% in Castleford.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

Castleford School Inspection Breakdown

76.9% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopCastleford
Total Schools215
Primary213
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%76.9%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Castleford enjoy 464.2 Mbps on average, while Ackworth Moor Top lags behind at 430.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 96.5% in Castleford. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 91.8% in Castleford.

Castleford is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (464 vs 430 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Castleford is band C (score 70.9), ahead of Ackworth Moor Top's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,132 in Castleford. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64% in Castleford.

Castleford has more energy-efficient housing — 64% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 while Castleford has 45,363. Median household income is £30,276 in Castleford and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 41.5 in Castleford. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 57% in Castleford.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopCastleford
Population6,27545,363
Median Age42.941.5
Median Household Income£29,087£30,276
Employment Rate57.3%57%
Owner Occupied62.6%59.8%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%29.5%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Castleford?
Ackworth Moor Top and Castleford are approximately 5.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Castleford?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Castleford safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Castleford?
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 Castleford?
Castleford has faster average broadband at 464.2 Mbps.

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