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Ackworth Moor Top vs Leeds (Leeds)

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

Property in Ackworth Moor Top is about 34% cheaper on average. 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

Leeds (Leeds)

£295,114

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Leeds (Leeds)

116.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Leeds (Leeds)

94.4%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Leeds (Leeds)

470.5

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Leeds (Leeds)

71.4

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Leeds (Leeds)

£31,465

The average house price in Ackworth Moor Top is £195,568, which is 34% less than Leeds (leeds) at £295,114. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Leeds (leeds) it is a flat at £172,596.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Leeds (leeds) (£172,596 vs £58,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 32%.

Crime is lower in Ackworth Moor Top (108 per 1,000) compared to Leeds (leeds) (116.1 per 1,000), a 7% difference. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Leeds (leeds) 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 94.4% in Leeds (leeds). Ackworth Moor Top has 2 schools in total, while Leeds (leeds) has 165.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

Leeds (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown

94.4% of 165 schools (136 primary, 29 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopLeeds (Leeds)
Total Schools2165
Primary2136
Secondary029
% Top two bands100%94.4%

Broadband & Connectivity

Leeds (leeds) offers faster average downloads at 470.5 Mbps, compared to 430.3 Mbps in Ackworth Moor Top. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 98.3% in Leeds (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 92.5% in Leeds (leeds).

Leeds (leeds) is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (471 vs 430 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Leeds (leeds) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Ackworth Moor Top. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,138 in Leeds (leeds). 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Leeds (leeds).

Leeds (leeds) has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £31,465 in Leeds (leeds) and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 40.1 in Leeds (leeds). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.8% in Leeds (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 57% in Leeds (leeds).

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopLeeds (Leeds)
Population6,275536,262
Median Age42.940.1
Median Household Income£29,087£31,465
Employment Rate57.3%56.8%
Owner Occupied62.6%57%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%34.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Leeds (leeds)?
Ackworth Moor Top and Leeds (leeds) are approximately 14.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Leeds (leeds)?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Leeds (leeds) safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Leeds (leeds)?
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 Leeds (leeds)?
Leeds (leeds) has faster average broadband at 470.5 Mbps.

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