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Ackworth Moor Top vs Thorpe Willoughby

Which is better to live in? 12.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.

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The verdict

Property in Ackworth Moor Top is about 23% cheaper on average. Thorpe Willoughby 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

Thorpe Willoughby

£252,871

Crime Rate

Ackworth Moor Top

108.0

Thorpe Willoughby

47.4

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Ackworth Moor Top

100.0%

Thorpe Willoughby

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Ackworth Moor Top

430.3

Thorpe Willoughby

435

EPC Rating

Ackworth Moor Top

70.4

Thorpe Willoughby

70.4

Median Income

Ackworth Moor Top

£29,087

Thorpe Willoughby

£30,117

The average house price in Ackworth Moor Top is £195,568, which is 23% less than Thorpe Willoughby at £252,871. The most affordable entry point in Ackworth Moor Top is a flat at £58,950, while in Thorpe Willoughby it is a semi-detached at £199,444.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 32% pricier in Thorpe Willoughby (£210,545 vs £142,339).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Ackworth Moor Top prices grew faster — 49% vs -16%.

With 47.4 offences per 1,000 people, Thorpe Willoughby is the safer of the two – 128% lower than Ackworth Moor Top's 108 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Ackworth Moor Top is violent-crime, while in Thorpe Willoughby 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 Thorpe Willoughby. Ackworth Moor Top has 2 schools in total, while Thorpe Willoughby has 1.

Ackworth Moor Top School Inspection Breakdown

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

Thorpe Willoughby School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAckworth Moor TopThorpe Willoughby
Total Schools21
Primary21
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Thorpe Willoughby 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 Thorpe Willoughby. Gigabit availability stands at 83.7% in Ackworth Moor Top and 85.1% in Thorpe Willoughby.

Thorpe Willoughby 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 Thorpe Willoughby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,126 in Ackworth Moor Top and £1,412 in Thorpe Willoughby. 62.8% of homes in Ackworth Moor Top have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.8% in Thorpe Willoughby.

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 Thorpe Willoughby and £29,087 in Ackworth Moor Top. The median age is 42.9 in Ackworth Moor Top and 48.2 in Thorpe Willoughby. Employment rates stand at 57.3% in Ackworth Moor Top and 56.6% in Thorpe Willoughby. Owner-occupancy is 62.6% in Ackworth Moor Top versus 69% in Thorpe Willoughby.

IndicatorAckworth Moor TopThorpe Willoughby
Population6,2753,482
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 Thorpe Willoughby?
Ackworth Moor Top and Thorpe Willoughby are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Ackworth Moor Top or Thorpe Willoughby?
Ackworth Moor Top is cheaper, with an average house price of £195,568.
Is Ackworth Moor Top or Thorpe Willoughby safer?
Thorpe Willoughby has the lower crime rate at 47.4 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Ackworth Moor Top or Thorpe Willoughby?
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 Thorpe Willoughby?
Thorpe Willoughby has faster average broadband at 435.0 Mbps.

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