Annfield Plain vs Leadgate
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Annfield Plain wins on house prices with a 15% 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
Leadgate
£115,818
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Leadgate
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Leadgate
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Leadgate
295.2
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Leadgate
71.2
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Leadgate
£29,165
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Leadgate commands an average of £115,818, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Leadgate it is a terraced at £90,140.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 48% pricier in Annfield Plain (£177,500 vs £119,612).
Price Trend (10 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 21%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 89.8 per 1,000 in Leadgate. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Leadgate 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 100% in Leadgate. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 2 in Leadgate.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leadgate School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Leadgate |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain and 295.2 Mbps in Leadgate. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 84.5% in Leadgate. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 52% in Leadgate.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 36% on average download speed (402 vs 295 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Leadgate, scoring 71.2 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,284 in Leadgate. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67% in Leadgate.
Leadgate has more energy-efficient housing — 67% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,164.5 in Leadgate and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 46.3 in Leadgate. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.8% in Leadgate. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 63.9% in Leadgate. Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 and Leadgate has 3,339.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Leadgate |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 3,339 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 46.3 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £29,164.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28.7% |
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