Annfield Plain vs Hetton-le-Hole
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.8 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf 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.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Hetton-le-Hole |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 8,968 |
| 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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