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Ackworth Moor Top vs Filey

Which is better to live in? Distance: 58.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ackworth Moor Top is about 12% cheaper on average. Filey 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

Filey

£221,774

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Filey

47.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Filey

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Filey

257.6

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Filey

70.3

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Filey

£29,895

The average house price in Ackworth Moor Top is £195,568, which is 12% less than Filey at £221,774. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Filey it is a flat at £174,988.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Filey (£174,988 vs £58,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 44%.

With 47.6 offences per 1,000 people, Filey is the safer of the two – 127% lower than Ackworth Moor Top's 108 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Filey it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Ackworth Moor Top has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Filey. Ackworth Moor Top has 2 schools in total, while Filey has 3.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Filey School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopFiley
Total Schools23
Primary22
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Ackworth Moor Top offers faster average downloads at 430.3 Mbps, compared to 257.6 Mbps in Filey. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 94.2% in Filey. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 43.1% in Filey.

Ackworth Moor Top is the faster of the two by 67% on average download speed (430 vs 258 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Ackworth Moor Top are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70.4 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Filey. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,432 in Filey. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.5% in Filey.

Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.5% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,895 in Filey and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 48.1 in Filey. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.9% in Filey. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 68.4% in Filey.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopFiley
Population6,2756,664
Median Age42.948.1
Median Household Income£29,087£29,895
Employment Rate57.3%56.9%
Owner Occupied62.6%68.4%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%34.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Filey?
Ackworth Moor Top and Filey are approximately 58.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Filey?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Filey safer?
Filey has the lower crime rate at 47.6 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Filey?
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 Filey?
Ackworth Moor Top has faster average broadband at 430.3 Mbps.

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