Annfield Plain vs Gateshead
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annfield Plain offers lower property prices by roughly 42%. 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
Gateshead
£171,195
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Gateshead
89.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Gateshead
96.7%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Gateshead
413.6
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Gateshead
70.6
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Gateshead
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 42% less than Gateshead at £171,195. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Gateshead it is a flat at £102,941.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 50% pricier in Gateshead (£164,441 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Annfield Plain is the safer of the two – 1% lower than Gateshead's 89.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Gateshead 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 EastAnnfield Plain has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 96.7% in Gateshead. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Gateshead has 41.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Gateshead School Inspection Breakdown
96.7% of 41 schools (35 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 41 |
| Primary | 4 | 35 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Gateshead offers faster average downloads at 413.6 Mbps, compared to 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 95.5% in Gateshead. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 77.3% in Gateshead.
Gateshead is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (414 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Annfield Plain are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Gateshead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,103 in Gateshead. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Gateshead.
Annfield Plain has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,952 in Annfield Plain and £27,490 in Gateshead. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.4 in Gateshead. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 54.1% in Gateshead. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 58% in Gateshead.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Gateshead |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 114,825 |
| 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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