Annfield Plain vs Brandon (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% 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
Brandon (County Durham)
£220,636
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Brandon (County Durham)
118.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Brandon (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Brandon (County Durham)
171.3
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Brandon (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Brandon (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Brandon (county Durham) commands an average of £220,636, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 55%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Brandon (county Durham) it is a flat at £96,778.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Brandon (county Durham) (£178,647 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brandon (county Durham) prices grew faster — 40% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastAnnfield Plain has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 32% lower than Brandon (county Durham) at 118 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Brandon (county Durham) 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 Brandon (county Durham). There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 4 in Brandon (county Durham).
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Brandon (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Brandon (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain and 171.3 Mbps in Brandon (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 87.9% in Brandon (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 23.6% in Brandon (county Durham).
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 135% on average download speed (402 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brandon (county Durham) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Annfield Plain averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,191 in Brandon (county Durham). 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Brandon (county Durham).
Brandon (county Durham) 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 Brandon (county Durham) and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Brandon (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 62.5% in Brandon (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Brandon (county Durham).
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Brandon (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 9,508 |
| 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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