Annfield Plain vs Consett
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annfield Plain is about 43% cheaper on average. 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
Consett
£173,763
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Consett
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Consett
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Consett
295.2
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Consett
71.2
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Consett
£29,165
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 43% less than Consett at £173,763. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Consett it is a flat at £76,870.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Consett (£115,439 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 33%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Annfield Plain is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Consett's 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Consett 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 Consett. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Consett has 11.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Consett School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 11 schools (10 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 11 |
| Primary | 4 | 10 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Annfield Plain offers faster average downloads at 401.9 Mbps, compared to 295.2 Mbps in Consett. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 84.5% in Consett. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 52% in Consett.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (402 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Consett are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.2 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,284 in Consett. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Consett.
Consett has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,164.5 in Consett and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 46.3 in Consett. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.8% in Consett. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 63.9% in Consett.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Consett |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 29,874 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £29,164.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28.7% |
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