Annfield Plain vs Fence Houses
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Fence Houses wins on house prices with a 2% gap. 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
Fence Houses
£97,500
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Fence Houses
94.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Fence Houses
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Fence Houses
455.9
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Fence Houses
72.4
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Fence Houses
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Annfield Plain commands an average of £98,964, compared with £97,500 in Fence Houses – a difference of 2%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Fence Houses it is a semi-detached at £97,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 82% pricier in Annfield Plain (£177,500 vs £97,500).
Price Trend (10 Years)
Over the last 7 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs -2%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 94.6 per 1,000 in Fence Houses. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Fence Houses 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 EastFamilies may prefer Annfield Plain, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Fence Houses. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 2 in Fence Houses.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Fence Houses School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Fence Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 455.9 Mbps in Fence Houses and 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 96.4% in Fence Houses. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 89.1% in Fence Houses.
Fence Houses is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (456 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Fence Houses, scoring 72.4 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,124 in Fence Houses. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Fence Houses.
Fence Houses 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 Fence Houses and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Fence Houses. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.5% in Fence Houses. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 60.3% in Fence Houses. Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 and Fence Houses has 6,945.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Fence Houses |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 6,945 |
| 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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