Annfield Plain vs Longbenton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annfield Plain offers lower property prices by roughly 59%. Longbenton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annfield Plain edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annfield Plain
£98,964
Longbenton
£243,308
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Longbenton
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Longbenton
75.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Longbenton
459.5
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Longbenton
73.1
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Longbenton
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Annfield Plain more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £98,964 versus £243,308 in Longbenton. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Longbenton it is a terraced at £227,900.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 64% pricier in Longbenton (£227,900 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Longbenton prices grew faster — 48% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Longbenton (82.2 per 1,000) compared to Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Longbenton 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 EastSchool quality favours Annfield Plain: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 75% in Longbenton.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Longbenton School Inspection Breakdown
75% of 9 schools (8 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Longbenton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 9 |
| Primary | 4 | 8 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 75% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Longbenton enjoy 459.5 Mbps on average, while Annfield Plain lags behind at 401.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 98.9% in Longbenton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 90% in Longbenton.
Longbenton is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (460 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Longbenton is band C (score 73.1), ahead of Annfield Plain's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,094 in Longbenton. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Longbenton.
Longbenton has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 while Longbenton has 26,882. Median household income is £30,494 in Longbenton and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.6 in Longbenton. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 56.7% in Longbenton.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Longbenton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 26,882 |
| 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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