Annfield Plain vs Backworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 64% lower. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annfield Plain edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annfield Plain
£98,964
Backworth
£278,446
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Backworth
81.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Backworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Backworth
445.7
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Backworth
72
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Backworth
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Backworth commands an average of £278,446, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 64%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Backworth it is a terraced at £121,738.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 40% pricier in Backworth (£390,558 vs £233,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBackworth has a crime rate of 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Annfield Plain at 89.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Backworth 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 North EastFamilies may prefer Annfield Plain, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Backworth. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 1 in Backworth.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Backworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.7 Mbps in Backworth and 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 96.4% in Backworth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 87.2% in Backworth.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (446 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Backworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Annfield Plain averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,236 in Backworth. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Backworth.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 46.2 in Backworth. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 64.5% in Backworth. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 54.5% in Backworth.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Backworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 4,483 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 31.8% |
Location
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