Annfield Plain vs Durham

At £98,964, Annfield Plain undercuts Durham (£224,118) by around 56% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Durham it is a flat at £145,461.

Residents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 89.4 per 1,000 in Durham. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Durham it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

→Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Of the 4 schools in Annfield Plain, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Durham, which has 19 schools, the figure is 100%.

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Annfield Plain averages 401.9 Mbps – ahead of Durham's 347.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 95% in Durham. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 64.3% in Durham.

→Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (402 vs 348 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Durham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Annfield Plain averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,191 in Durham. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Durham.

→Durham 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 Durham and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Durham. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 62.5% in Durham. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Durham.

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