Annfield Plain vs Easington Lane
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.6 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastAnnfield 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf 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.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Easington Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Easington Lane |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 4,170 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.6% |
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