Annfield Plain vs Cleadon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annfield Plain offers lower property prices by roughly 66%. 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
Cleadon
£289,961
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Cleadon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Cleadon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Cleadon
361
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Cleadon
71.8
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Cleadon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Annfield Plain more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £98,964 versus £289,961 in Cleadon. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Cleadon it is a flat at £88,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 61% pricier in Cleadon (£593,364 vs £233,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Cleadon (98.3 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Cleadon 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 EastSchool quality favours Annfield Plain: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Cleadon.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annfield Plain enjoy 401.9 Mbps on average, while Cleadon lags behind at 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 97.6% in Cleadon. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 66.4% in Cleadon.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (402 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Cleadon is band C (score 71.8), ahead of Annfield Plain's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,070 in Cleadon. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in Cleadon.
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 while Cleadon has 4,599. Median household income is £27,952 in Annfield Plain and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Cleadon. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.6% in Cleadon.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 4,599 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.4% |
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