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Annfield Plain vs Hetton-le-Hole

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Annfield Plain wins on house prices with a 42% 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

Hetton-le-Hole

£171,437

Crime Rate

Annfield Plain

89.1

Hetton-le-Hole

94.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annfield Plain

100.0%

Hetton-le-Hole

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annfield Plain

401.9

Hetton-le-Hole

459.7

EPC Rating

Annfield Plain

71

Hetton-le-Hole

72.4

Median Income

Annfield Plain

£27,952

Hetton-le-Hole

£28,343

At £98,964, Annfield Plain undercuts Hetton Le Hole (£171,437) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Hetton Le Hole it is a terraced at £140,812.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 41% pricier in Hetton Le Hole (£140,812 vs £82,455).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 18%.

Residents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 94.7 per 1,000 in Hetton Le Hole. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Hetton Le Hole 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 Hetton Le Hole, which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.

Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown

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

Hetton-le-Hole School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnfield PlainHetton-le-Hole
Total Schools44
Primary43
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Hetton Le Hole 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 Hetton Le Hole. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 90.1% in Hetton Le Hole.

Hetton Le Hole is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (460 vs 402 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Hetton Le Hole 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 Hetton Le Hole. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Hetton Le Hole.

Hetton Le Hole 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 Hetton Le Hole and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Hetton Le Hole. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 60.3% in Hetton Le Hole. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.5% in Hetton Le Hole.

IndicatorAnnfield PlainHetton-le-Hole
Population7,7868,968
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%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annfield Plain and Hetton Le Hole?
Annfield Plain and Hetton Le Hole are approximately 11.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annfield Plain or Hetton Le Hole?
Annfield Plain is cheaper, with an average house price of £98,964.
Is Annfield Plain or Hetton Le Hole safer?
Annfield Plain has the lower crime rate at 89.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annfield Plain or Hetton Le Hole?
Annfield Plain has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annfield Plain or Hetton Le Hole?
Hetton Le Hole has faster average broadband at 459.7 Mbps.

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