Annfield Plain vs Murton (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annfield Plain offers lower property prices by roughly 21%. 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
Murton (County Durham)
£125,598
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Murton (County Durham)
89.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Murton (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Murton (County Durham)
358.6
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Murton (County Durham)
72.4
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Murton (County Durham)
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 21% less than Murton (county Durham) at £125,598. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Murton (county Durham) it is a flat at £75,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 41% pricier in Annfield Plain (£177,500 vs £125,920).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Murton (county Durham) (89.8 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Murton (county Durham) 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 Murton (county Durham). Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Murton (county Durham) has 2.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Murton (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Annfield Plain offers faster average downloads at 401.9 Mbps, compared to 358.6 Mbps in Murton (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 96.5% in Murton (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 61.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (402 vs 359 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Murton (county Durham) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72.4 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,124 in Murton (county Durham). 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Murton (county Durham).
Murton (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,342.5 in Murton (county Durham) and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Murton (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.5% in Murton (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 60.3% in Murton (county Durham).
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Murton (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 7,239 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,342.5 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 60.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 25.6% |
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