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Ackworth Moor Top vs Chapeltown and High Green

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricAckworth Moor TopChapeltown and High Green
Total Schools28
Primary28
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopChapeltown and High Green
Population6,27522,187
Median Age42.942.6
Median Household Income£29,087£29,541
Employment Rate57.3%54.5%
Owner Occupied62.6%61.4%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%26.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Chapeltown And High Green?
Ackworth Moor Top and Chapeltown And High Green are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Chapeltown And High Green?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Chapeltown And High Green safer?
Chapeltown And High Green has the lower crime rate at 97.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Chapeltown And High Green?
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 Chapeltown And High Green?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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