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Ackworth Moor Top vs South Elmsall

Which is better to live in? 3.9 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

Ackworth Moor Top
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The verdict

Ackworth Moor Top is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 18% 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

South Elmsall

£237,623

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

South Elmsall

194.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

South Elmsall

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

South Elmsall

474.5

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

South Elmsall

70.4

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

South Elmsall

£29,087

At £195,568, Ackworth Moor Top undercuts South Elmsall (£237,623) by around 18% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in South Elmsall it is a flat at £70,667.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 22% pricier in Ackworth Moor Top (£142,339 vs £117,092).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, South Elmsall prices grew faster — 102% vs 49%.

Ackworth Moor Top has a crime rate of 108 per 1,000 residents, which is 80% lower than South Elmsall at 194 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in South Elmsall it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 2 schools in Ackworth Moor Top, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In South Elmsall, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

South Elmsall School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopSouth Elmsall
Total Schools25
Primary24
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 94.1% in South Elmsall.

South Elmsall 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 South Elmsall. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,126 in South Elmsall. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in South Elmsall.

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 South Elmsall. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 42.9 in South Elmsall. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 57.3% in South Elmsall. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 62.6% in South Elmsall. Ackworth Moor Top has a population of 6,275 and South Elmsall has 11,187.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopSouth Elmsall
Population6,27511,187
Median Age42.942.9
Median Household Income£29,087£29,087
Employment Rate57.3%57.3%
Owner Occupied62.6%62.6%
Degree-Level Qualified24.3%24.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Ackworth Moor Top and South Elmsall?
Ackworth Moor Top and South Elmsall are approximately 3.9 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or South Elmsall?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or South Elmsall safer?
Ackworth Moor Top has the lower crime rate at 108 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or South Elmsall?
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 South Elmsall?
South Elmsall has faster average broadband at 474.5 Mbps.

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