Annfield Plain vs Blaydon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Annfield Plain wins on house prices with a 43% gap. 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
Blaydon
£172,401
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Blaydon
89.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Blaydon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Blaydon
431.3
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Blaydon
70.6
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Blaydon
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Blaydon commands an average of £172,401, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 43%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Blaydon it is a flat at £78,577.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Blaydon (£133,069 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 89.9 per 1,000 in Blaydon. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Blaydon 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 Blaydon. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 5 in Blaydon.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Blaydon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 431.3 Mbps in Blaydon and 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 92.1% in Blaydon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 83.7% in Blaydon.
Blaydon is the faster of the two by 7% on average download speed (431 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Annfield Plain, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.6 (band C) in Blaydon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,103 in Blaydon. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Blaydon.
Annfield Plain has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,952 in Annfield Plain and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.4 in Blaydon. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 54.1% in Blaydon. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 58% in Blaydon. Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 and Blaydon has 14,237.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Blaydon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 14,237 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28% |
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