Annfield Plain vs Langley Park
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 55% lower. 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
Langley Park
£219,245
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Langley Park
89.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Langley Park
0.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Langley Park
171.3
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Langley Park
71.5
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Langley Park
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £98,964, Annfield Plain undercuts Langley Park (£219,245) by around 55% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Langley Park it is a flat at £56,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 29% pricier in Langley Park (£116,537 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Langley Park prices grew faster — 116% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastAnnfield Plain has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Langley Park at 89.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Langley Park 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 Langley Park, which has 1 schools, the figure is 0%.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Langley Park School Inspection Breakdown
0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 0% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Annfield Plain averages 401.9 Mbps – ahead of Langley Park's 171.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 87.9% in Langley Park. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 23.6% in Langley Park.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 135% on average download speed (402 vs 171 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Langley Park, scoring 71.5 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,191 in Langley Park. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Langley Park.
Langley Park has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,414 in Langley Park and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Langley Park. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Langley Park. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 62.5% in Langley Park. Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 and Langley Park has 4,031.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Langley Park |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 4,031 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.7% |
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