Ackworth Moor Top vs Cudworth and Shafton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Cudworth And Shafton wins on house prices with a 11% gap. Cudworth And Shafton 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
Cudworth and Shafton
£176,202
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Cudworth and Shafton
94.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Cudworth and Shafton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Cudworth and Shafton
353.8
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Cudworth and Shafton
70.3
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Cudworth and Shafton
£29,780
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Ackworth Moor Top commands an average of £195,568, compared with £176,202 in Cudworth And Shafton – a difference of 11%. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Cudworth And Shafton it is a flat at £67,667.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 21% pricier in Ackworth Moor Top (£200,522 vs £165,355).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cudworth And Shafton prices grew faster — 72% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Cudworth And Shafton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 94.9 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 Cudworth And Shafton 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 Cudworth And Shafton. There are 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top and 4 in Cudworth And Shafton.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cudworth and Shafton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.3 Mbps in Ackworth Moor Top and 353.8 Mbps in Cudworth And Shafton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 96% in Cudworth And Shafton. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 60.1% in Cudworth And Shafton.
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 70.3 (band C) in Cudworth And Shafton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,130 in Cudworth And Shafton. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.8% in Cudworth And Shafton.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,779.5 in Cudworth And Shafton and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.2 in Cudworth And Shafton. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.6% in Cudworth And Shafton. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.5% in Cudworth And Shafton. Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 and Cudworth And Shafton has 12,472.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Cudworth and Shafton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 12,472 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,779.5 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 56.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 23.9% |
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