Annfield Plain vs Newcastle upon Tyne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Annfield Plain offers lower property prices by roughly 59%. 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
Newcastle upon Tyne
£241,128
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Newcastle upon Tyne
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Newcastle upon Tyne
96.7%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Newcastle upon Tyne
476.6
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Newcastle upon Tyne
72.7
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Newcastle upon Tyne
£29,877
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Annfield Plain more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £98,964 versus £241,128 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Newcastle Upon Tyne it is a flat at £151,787.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 63% pricier in Newcastle Upon Tyne (£221,901 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs -15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 89.1 offences per 1,000 people, Annfield Plain is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Newcastle Upon Tyne's 109.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Newcastle Upon Tyne 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 96.7% in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Newcastle upon Tyne School Inspection Breakdown
96.7% of 84 schools (68 primary, 16 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 84 |
| Primary | 4 | 68 |
| Secondary | 0 | 16 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 96.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Newcastle Upon Tyne enjoy 476.6 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 99.6% in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 94.4% in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Newcastle Upon Tyne is the faster of the two by 19% on average download speed (477 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Newcastle Upon Tyne is band C (score 72.7), ahead of Annfield Plain's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,094 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.2% in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Newcastle Upon Tyne has more energy-efficient housing — 71.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 while Newcastle Upon Tyne has 285,852. Median household income is £29,877 in Newcastle Upon Tyne and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 41.9 in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 53.5% in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Newcastle upon Tyne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 285,852 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 41.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £29,877 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 53.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 56.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 33.8% |
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