Town comparison
Ackworth Moor Top vs Dunscroft and Hatfield
Which is better to live in? 14.3 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Dunscroft And Hatfield wins on house prices with a 35% gap. 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
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£144,660
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Dunscroft and Hatfield
116.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Dunscroft and Hatfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Dunscroft and Hatfield
425.8
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Dunscroft and Hatfield
70.9
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Dunscroft and Hatfield
£30,186
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberProperty in Ackworth Moor Top commands an average of £195,568, compared with £144,660 in Dunscroft And Hatfield – a difference of 35%. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield it is a terraced at £116,333.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 56% pricier in Ackworth Moor Top (£200,522 vs £128,708).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 37%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberResidents of Ackworth Moor Top experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108 per 1,000 versus 116.6 per 1,000 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Dunscroft And Hatfield 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 Dunscroft And Hatfield. There are 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top and 5 in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Dunscroft and Hatfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 5 |
| Primary | 2 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 430.3 Mbps in Ackworth Moor Top and 425.8 Mbps in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 96% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 82.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (430 vs 426 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Dunscroft And Hatfield leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Ackworth Moor Top averages 70.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,093 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.2% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,186 in Dunscroft And Hatfield and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.4 in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.8% in Dunscroft And Hatfield. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 54.9% in Dunscroft And Hatfield.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Dunscroft and Hatfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 13,026 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 43.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £30,186 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 54.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 62.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 22.7% |
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