Ackworth Moor Top vs Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 13% lower. 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
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£173,117
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
108.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
474.5
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
70.4
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley
£29,087
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberAt £173,117, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley undercuts Ackworth Moor Top (£195,568) by around 13% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley it is a terraced at £122,275.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 23% pricier in Ackworth Moor Top (£200,522 vs £163,355).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Fitzwilliam And Kinsley prices grew faster — 71% vs 49%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberAckworth Moor Top has a crime rate of 108 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Fitzwilliam And Kinsley at 108.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley 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 HumberOf the 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Fitzwilliam And Kinsley, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fitzwilliam and Kinsley School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley averages 474.5 Mbps – ahead of Ackworth Moor Top's 430.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.7% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 94.1% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Fitzwilliam And Kinsley is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (475 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Ackworth Moor Top, scoring 70.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,126 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top and £29,087 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 42.9 in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 57.3% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.6% in Fitzwilliam And Kinsley. Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 and Fitzwilliam And Kinsley has 4,993.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Fitzwilliam and Kinsley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 4,993 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 42.9 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,087 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 57.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 62.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 24.3% |
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