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Annfield Plain vs Easington Lane

Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.

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The verdict

Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 7% lower. 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

Easington Lane

£106,483

Crime Rate

Annfield Plain

89.1

Easington Lane

94.5

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annfield Plain

100.0%

Easington Lane

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annfield Plain

401.9

Easington Lane

459.7

EPC Rating

Annfield Plain

71

Easington Lane

72.4

Median Income

Annfield Plain

£27,952

Easington Lane

£28,343

At £98,964, Annfield Plain undercuts Easington Lane (£106,483) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Easington Lane it is a flat at £15,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 60% pricier in Annfield Plain (£177,500 vs £110,773).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs -17%.

Annfield Plain has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 6% lower than Easington Lane at 94.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Easington Lane 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 Easington Lane, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.

Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Easington Lane School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnfield PlainEasington Lane
Total Schools41
Primary41
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Easington Lane averages 459.7 Mbps – ahead of Annfield Plain's 401.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 97% in Easington Lane. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 90.1% in Easington Lane.

Easington Lane is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (460 vs 402 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Easington Lane leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.4 (C), while Annfield Plain averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,124 in Easington Lane. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Easington Lane.

Easington Lane has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,342.5 in Easington Lane and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Easington Lane. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 60.3% in Easington Lane. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.5% in Easington Lane.

IndicatorAnnfield PlainEasington Lane
Population7,7864,170
Median Age44.544.5
Median Household Income£27,952£28,342.5
Employment Rate52.7%51.5%
Owner Occupied60.2%60.3%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%25.6%

Location

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annfield Plain and Easington Lane?
Annfield Plain and Easington Lane are approximately 12.6 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annfield Plain or Easington Lane?
Annfield Plain is cheaper, with an average house price of £98,964.
Is Annfield Plain or Easington Lane safer?
Annfield Plain has the lower crime rate at 89.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annfield Plain or Easington Lane?
Annfield Plain has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annfield Plain or Easington Lane?
Easington Lane has faster average broadband at 459.7 Mbps.

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