Annfield Plain vs Bowburn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Annfield Plain wins on house prices with a 31% 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
Bowburn
£142,993
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Bowburn
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Bowburn
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Bowburn
349.2
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Bowburn
71.5
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Bowburn
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Bowburn commands an average of £142,993, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 31%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Bowburn it is a terraced at £95,398.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 25% pricier in Annfield Plain (£177,500 vs £142,015).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 89.4 per 1,000 in Bowburn. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Bowburn 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 Bowburn. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 1 in Bowburn.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bowburn School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Bowburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain and 349.2 Mbps in Bowburn. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 93.3% in Bowburn. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 64.5% in Bowburn.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (402 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bowburn, 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 Bowburn. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Bowburn.
Bowburn 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 Bowburn and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Bowburn. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Bowburn. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 62.5% in Bowburn. Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 and Bowburn has 4,843.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Bowburn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 4,843 |
| 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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