Annfield Plain vs Hebburn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annfield Plain is about 44% cheaper on average. 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
Hebburn
£175,771
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Hebburn
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Hebburn
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Hebburn
457.4
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Hebburn
70.3
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Hebburn
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 44% less than Hebburn at £175,771. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Hebburn it is a flat at £79,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Hebburn (£146,843 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Annfield Plain is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Hebburn's 98.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Hebburn 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 83.3% in Hebburn. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Hebburn has 8.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebburn School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 8 |
| Primary | 4 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Hebburn offers faster average downloads at 457.4 Mbps, compared to 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 96.7% in Hebburn. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 90.4% in Hebburn.
Hebburn is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (457 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 70.3 (band C) in Hebburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,083 in Hebburn. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Hebburn.
Annfield Plain has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,952 in Annfield Plain and £27,564 in Hebburn. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Hebburn. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.5% in Hebburn. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 56.6% in Hebburn.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 21,341 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,564 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.1% |
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