Annfield Plain vs Coxhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 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
Coxhoe
£184,685
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Coxhoe
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Coxhoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Coxhoe
349.2
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Coxhoe
71.5
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Coxhoe
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 46% less than Coxhoe at £184,685. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Coxhoe it is a terraced at £123,330.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Coxhoe (£123,330 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coxhoe prices grew faster — 50% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Annfield Plain is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Coxhoe's 89.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Coxhoe 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 Coxhoe. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Coxhoe has 1.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coxhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Annfield Plain offers faster average downloads at 401.9 Mbps, compared to 349.2 Mbps in Coxhoe. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 93.3% in Coxhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 64.5% in Coxhoe.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (402 vs 349 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coxhoe are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.5 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,191 in Coxhoe. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Coxhoe.
Coxhoe 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 Coxhoe and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Coxhoe. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Coxhoe. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 62.5% in Coxhoe.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 4,542 |
| 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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