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Ackworth Moor Top vs Cudworth and Shafton

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricAckworth Moor TopCudworth and Shafton
Total Schools24
Primary24
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopCudworth and Shafton
Population6,27512,472
Median Age42.943.2
Median Household Income£29,087£29,779.5
Employment Rate57.3%56.6%
Owner Occupied62.6%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%23.9%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Cudworth And Shafton?
Ackworth Moor Top and Cudworth And Shafton are approximately 5.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Cudworth And Shafton?
Cudworth And Shafton is cheaper, with an average house price of £176,202.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Cudworth And Shafton safer?
Cudworth And Shafton has the lower crime rate at 94.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Cudworth And Shafton?
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 Cudworth And Shafton?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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