Ackworth Moor Top vs Conisbrough
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Conisbrough offers lower property prices by roughly 24%. 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
Conisbrough
£157,385
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Conisbrough
116.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Conisbrough
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Conisbrough
428.9
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Conisbrough
70.6
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Conisbrough
£29,076
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Conisbrough more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £157,385 versus £195,568 in Ackworth Moor Top. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Conisbrough it is a flat at £88,750.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 34% pricier in Conisbrough (£88,750 vs £58,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 46%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 108 offences per 1,000 people, Ackworth Moor Top is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Conisbrough's 116.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Conisbrough 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 HumberSchool quality favours Ackworth Moor Top: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Conisbrough.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Conisbrough School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ackworth Moor Top enjoy 430.3 Mbps on average, while Conisbrough lags behind at 428.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.1% in Conisbrough. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 83.4% in Conisbrough.
Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (430 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Conisbrough is band C (score 70.6), ahead of Ackworth Moor Top's band C (score 70.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,080 in Conisbrough. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Conisbrough.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 while Conisbrough has 11,465. Median household income is £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top and £29,075.5 in Conisbrough. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.3 in Conisbrough. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 54.8% in Conisbrough.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Conisbrough |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 11,465 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.3 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,075.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 54.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 63.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 22.9% |
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