Annfield Plain vs Jarrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Annfield Plain wins on house prices with a 37% 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
Jarrow
£157,293
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Jarrow
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Jarrow
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Jarrow
448.3
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Jarrow
70.3
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Jarrow
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Jarrow commands an average of £157,293, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 37%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Jarrow it is a flat at £69,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Jarrow (£146,092 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Jarrow. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Jarrow 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 90.9% in Jarrow. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 15 in Jarrow.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jarrow School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 15 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 15 |
| Primary | 4 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 448.3 Mbps in Jarrow and 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 95% in Jarrow. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 88.2% in Jarrow.
Jarrow is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (448 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Annfield Plain, scoring 71 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Jarrow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,083 in Jarrow. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Jarrow.
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 Jarrow. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Jarrow. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.5% in Jarrow. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 56.6% in Jarrow. Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 and Jarrow has 29,259.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 29,259 |
| 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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