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Ackworth Moor Top vs Conisbrough

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.0 miles apart.

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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

Buyers 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%.

With 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.

School 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.

MetricAckworth Moor TopConisbrough
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopConisbrough
Population6,27511,465
Median Age42.943.3
Median Household Income£29,087£29,075.5
Employment Rate57.3%54.8%
Owner Occupied62.6%63.2%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%22.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Conisbrough?
Ackworth Moor Top and Conisbrough are approximately 12.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Conisbrough?
Conisbrough is cheaper, with an average house price of £157,385.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Conisbrough safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Conisbrough?
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 Conisbrough?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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