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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.

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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

Property 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%.

Residents 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.

Families 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.

MetricAckworth Moor TopDunscroft and Hatfield
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%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.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopDunscroft and Hatfield
Population6,27513,026
Median Age42.943.4
Median Household Income£29,087£30,186
Employment Rate57.3%54.9%
Owner Occupied62.6%62.8%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%22.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Ackworth Moor Top and Dunscroft And Hatfield are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Dunscroft And Hatfield is cheaper, with an average house price of £144,660.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Dunscroft And Hatfield safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Dunscroft And Hatfield?
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 Dunscroft And Hatfield?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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