Ackworth Moor Top vs Chapeltown and High Green
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ackworth Moor Top wins on house prices with a 16% gap. Chapeltown And High Green 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
Chapeltown and High Green
£232,951
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Chapeltown and High Green
97.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Chapeltown and High Green
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Chapeltown and High Green
353.5
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Chapeltown and High Green
70.1
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Chapeltown and High Green
£29,541
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Chapeltown And High Green commands an average of £232,951, compared with £195,568 in Ackworth Moor Top – a difference of 16%. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Chapeltown And High Green it is a flat at £130,360.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 55% pricier in Chapeltown And High Green (£130,360 vs £58,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Chapeltown And High Green prices grew faster — 52% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Chapeltown And High Green experience less crime overall, with a rate of 97.4 per 1,000 versus 108 per 1,000 in Ackworth Moor Top. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Chapeltown And High Green 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 HumberFamilies may prefer Ackworth Moor Top, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chapeltown And High Green. There are 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top and 8 in Chapeltown And High Green.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chapeltown and High Green School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (8 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 2 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.3 Mbps in Ackworth Moor Top and 353.5 Mbps in Chapeltown And High Green. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 96.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 65.6% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 22% on average download speed (430 vs 354 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ackworth Moor Top, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.1 (band C) in Chapeltown And High Green. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,087 in Chapeltown And High Green. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.9% in Chapeltown And High Green.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,541 in Chapeltown And High Green and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 42.6 in Chapeltown And High Green. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 54.5% in Chapeltown And High Green. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 61.4% in Chapeltown And High Green. Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 and Chapeltown And High Green has 22,187.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Chapeltown and High Green |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 22,187 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,541 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 61.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 26.6% |
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