Annfield Plain vs Bishop Auckland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Annfield Plain has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annfield Plain edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annfield Plain
£98,964
Bishop Auckland
£164,905
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Bishop Auckland
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Bishop Auckland
71.4%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Bishop Auckland
250.4
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Bishop Auckland
71.5
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Bishop Auckland
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £98,964, Annfield Plain undercuts Bishop Auckland (£164,905) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Bishop Auckland it is a flat at £68,224.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 32% pricier in Annfield Plain (£177,500 vs £134,340).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastAnnfield Plain has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Bishop Auckland at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Bishop Auckland 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 EastOf the 4 schools in Annfield Plain, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bishop Auckland, which has 11 schools, the figure is 71.4%.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bishop Auckland School Inspection Breakdown
71.4% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Bishop Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 11 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 71.4% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Annfield Plain averages 401.9 Mbps – ahead of Bishop Auckland's 250.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 88.3% in Bishop Auckland. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 42.3% in Bishop Auckland.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 61% on average download speed (402 vs 250 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bishop Auckland, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,191 in Bishop Auckland. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Bishop Auckland.
Bishop Auckland has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Bishop Auckland and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Bishop Auckland. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Bishop Auckland. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 62.5% in Bishop Auckland. Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 and Bishop Auckland has 22,594.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Bishop Auckland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 22,594 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.7% |
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