Annfield Plain vs Chester-le-Street
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annfield Plain offers lower property prices by roughly 46%. 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
Chester-le-Street
£184,121
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Chester-le-Street
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Chester-le-Street
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Chester-le-Street
406.6
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Chester-le-Street
71.8
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Chester-le-Street
£28,058
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 46% less than Chester Le Street at £184,121. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Chester Le Street it is a flat at £68,516.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 28% pricier in Chester Le Street (£114,757 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Annfield Plain is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Chester Le Street's 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Chester Le Street 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 EastAnnfield Plain has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Chester Le Street. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Chester Le Street has 8.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chester-le-Street School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Chester-le-Street |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chester Le Street offers faster average downloads at 406.6 Mbps, compared to 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 94.8% in Chester Le Street. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 78.4% in Chester Le Street.
Chester Le Street is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (407 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Chester Le Street are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.8 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,117 in Chester Le Street. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.2% in Chester Le Street.
Chester Le Street has more energy-efficient housing — 69.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,058.3 in Chester Le Street and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Chester Le Street. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 52.4% in Chester Le Street. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 59.5% in Chester Le Street.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Chester-le-Street |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 23,554 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,058.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 59.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.4% |
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