Annfield Plain vs Killingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annfield Plain offers lower property prices by roughly 59%. Killingworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annfield Plain edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annfield Plain
£98,964
Killingworth
£241,634
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Killingworth
82.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Killingworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Killingworth
459.5
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Killingworth
73.1
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Killingworth
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 59% less than Killingworth at £241,634. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Killingworth it is a flat at £81,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Killingworth (£163,250 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Killingworth prices grew faster — 61% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 82.3 offences per 1,000 people, Killingworth is the safer of the two – 8% lower than Annfield Plain's 89.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Killingworth 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 100% in Killingworth. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Killingworth has 6.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Killingworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Killingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Primary | 4 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Killingworth offers faster average downloads at 459.5 Mbps, compared to 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 98.9% in Killingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 90% in Killingworth.
Killingworth is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (460 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Killingworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,094 in Killingworth. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Killingworth.
Killingworth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,494 in Killingworth and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.6 in Killingworth. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 56.7% in Killingworth. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 63.7% in Killingworth.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Killingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 11,789 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £30,494 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 63.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 32.9% |
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