Annfield Plain vs Crawcrook and Greenside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annfield Plain is about 40% 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
Crawcrook and Greenside
£164,178
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Crawcrook and Greenside
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Crawcrook and Greenside
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Crawcrook and Greenside
390.3
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Crawcrook and Greenside
70.6
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Crawcrook and Greenside
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Annfield Plain more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £98,964 versus £164,178 in Crawcrook And Greenside. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Crawcrook And Greenside it is a flat at £102,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 33% pricier in Crawcrook And Greenside (£122,599 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Crawcrook And Greenside prices grew faster — 47% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Crawcrook And Greenside (89.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Crawcrook And Greenside 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 Crawcrook And Greenside.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Crawcrook and Greenside School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 3 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annfield Plain enjoy 401.9 Mbps on average, while Crawcrook And Greenside lags behind at 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 94.7% in Crawcrook And Greenside. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 74.2% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (402 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Annfield Plain is band C (score 71), ahead of Crawcrook And Greenside's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,103 in Crawcrook And Greenside. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
Annfield Plain has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 while Crawcrook And Greenside has 7,881. Median household income is £27,952 in Annfield Plain and £27,490 in Crawcrook And Greenside. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.4 in Crawcrook And Greenside. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 54.1% in Crawcrook And Greenside.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Crawcrook and Greenside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 7,881 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28% |
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