Ackworth Moor Top vs Morley (Leeds)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.7 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Ackworth Moor Top wins on house prices with a 11% 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

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Ackworth Moor Top

£195,568

Morley (Leeds)

£220,412

Crime Rate

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Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Morley (Leeds)

116.1

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Morley (Leeds)

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

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Morley (Leeds)

486

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

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Morley (Leeds)

71.4

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

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Morley (Leeds)

£31,465

House Prices (2025)

Most affordable in Yorkshire and the Humber

At £195,568, Ackworth Moor Top undercuts Morley (leeds) (£220,412) by around 11% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Morley (leeds) it is a flat at £122,097.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 52% pricier in Morley (leeds) (£122,097 vs £58,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 26%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in Yorkshire and the Humber

Residents of Ackworth Moor Top experience less crime overall, with a rate of 108 per 1,000 versus 116.1 per 1,000 in Morley (leeds). The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Morley (leeds) 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 Humber

Of the 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Morley (leeds), which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

Morley (Leeds) School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Metric	Ackworth Moor Top	Morley (Leeds)
Total Schools	2	9
Primary	2	7
Secondary	0	2
% Top two bands	100%	100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Morley (leeds) averages 486.0 Mbps – ahead of Ackworth Moor Top's 430.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 98.5% in Morley (leeds). Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 96.5% in Morley (leeds).

Morley (leeds) is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (486 vs 430 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Morley (leeds), scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Ackworth Moor Top. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,138 in Morley (leeds). 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Morley (leeds).

Morley (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 Morley (leeds) and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 40.1 in Morley (leeds). Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.8% in Morley (leeds). Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 57% in Morley (leeds). Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 and Morley (leeds) has 32,562.

Indicator	Ackworth Moor Top	Morley (Leeds)
Population	6,275	32,562
Median Age	42.9	40.1
Median Household Income	£29,087	£31,465
Employment Rate	57.3%	56.8%
Owner Occupied	62.6%	57%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.3%	34.7%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Morley (leeds)?

Ackworth Moor Top and Morley (leeds) are approximately 12.7 miles apart as the crow flies.

Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Morley (leeds)?

Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.

Is Ackworth Moor Top or Morley (leeds) safer?

Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.

Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Morley (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 Morley (leeds)?

Morley (leeds) has faster average broadband at 486.0 Mbps.

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