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Ackworth Moor Top vs Selby

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Ackworth Moor Top is about 24% cheaper on average. Selby 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

Selby

£257,713

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Selby

47.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Selby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Selby

435

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Selby

70.4

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Selby

£30,117

The average house price in Ackworth Moor Top is £195,568, which is 24% less than Selby at £257,713. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Selby it is a flat at £105,229.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 44% pricier in Selby (£105,229 vs £58,950).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs 39%.

Crime is lower in Selby (47.4 per 1,000) compared to Ackworth Moor Top (108 per 1,000), a 128% difference. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Selby 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 Selby. Ackworth Moor Top has 2 schools in total, while Selby has 9.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

Selby School Inspection Breakdown

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

MetricAckworth Moor TopSelby
Total Schools29
Primary27
Secondary02
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Selby offers faster average downloads at 435.0 Mbps, compared to 430.3 Mbps in Ackworth Moor Top. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97% of premises in Ackworth Moor Top and 95.5% in Selby. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 85.1% in Selby.

Selby is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (435 vs 430 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 70.4 (band C) in Selby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,412 in Selby. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Selby.

Ackworth Moor Top has more energy-efficient housing — 62.8% reach band C or above, vs 59.8% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £30,117.4 in Selby and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 48.2 in Selby. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.6% in Selby. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 69% in Selby.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopSelby
Population6,27519,480
Median Age42.948.2
Median Household Income£29,087£30,117.4
Employment Rate57.3%56.6%
Owner Occupied62.6%69%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%33.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and Selby?
Ackworth Moor Top and Selby are approximately 14.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Selby?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Selby safer?
Selby has the lower crime rate at 47.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Selby?
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 Selby?
Selby has faster average broadband at 435.0 Mbps.

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