Ackworth Moor Top vs Lofthouse and Robin Hood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ackworth Moor Top offers lower property prices by roughly 20%. 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
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
£244,725
Crime Rate
Ackworth Moor Top
108.0
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
116.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ackworth Moor Top
100.0%
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ackworth Moor Top
430.3
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
474.5
EPC Rating
Ackworth Moor Top
70.4
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
70.1
Median Income
Ackworth Moor Top
£29,087
Lofthouse and Robin Hood
£29,870
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberBuyers will find Ackworth Moor Top more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,568 versus £244,725 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Lofthouse And Robin Hood it is a flat at £121,908.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Lofthouse And Robin Hood (£121,908 vs £58,950).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 108 offences per 1,000 people, Ackworth Moor Top is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Lofthouse And Robin Hood's 116.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Lofthouse And Robin Hood 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 HumberSchool quality favours Ackworth Moor Top: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Lofthouse and Robin Hood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ackworth Moor Top | Lofthouse and Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Lofthouse And Robin Hood enjoy 474.5 Mbps on average, while Ackworth Moor Top lags behind at 430.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 97.9% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 94.2% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Lofthouse And Robin Hood is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (475 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Ackworth Moor Top is band C (score 70.4), ahead of Lofthouse And Robin Hood's band C (score 70.1). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,162 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.5% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 60.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 while Lofthouse And Robin Hood has 4,187. Median household income is £29,870 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 41.6 in Lofthouse And Robin Hood. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.3% in Lofthouse And Robin Hood.
| Indicator | Ackworth Moor Top | Lofthouse and Robin Hood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,275 | 4,187 |
| Median Age | 42.9 | 41.6 |
| Median Household Income | £29,087 | £29,870 |
| Employment Rate | 57.3% | 56.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.6% | 61.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.3% | 29.6% |
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