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Annfield Plain vs Rowlands Gill

Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Annfield Plain wins on house prices with a 58% 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

Rowlands Gill

£235,861

Crime Rate

Annfield Plain

89.1

Rowlands Gill

90.0

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annfield Plain

100.0%

Rowlands Gill

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annfield Plain

401.9

Rowlands Gill

380.3

EPC Rating

Annfield Plain

71

Rowlands Gill

71

Median Income

Annfield Plain

£27,952

Rowlands Gill

£27,952

Property in Rowlands Gill commands an average of £235,861, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 58%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Rowlands Gill it is a terraced at £129,904.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 39% pricier in Rowlands Gill (£384,243 vs £233,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 37%.

Residents of Annfield Plain experience less crime overall, with a rate of 89.1 per 1,000 versus 90 per 1,000 in Rowlands Gill. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Rowlands Gill it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

Families may prefer Annfield Plain, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Rowlands Gill. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 3 in Rowlands Gill.

Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Rowlands Gill School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnfield PlainRowlands Gill
Total Schools43
Primary43
Secondary00
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain and 380.3 Mbps in Rowlands Gill. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 90.8% in Rowlands Gill. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 72.5% in Rowlands Gill.

Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (402 vs 380 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Annfield Plain leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Rowlands Gill averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,147 in Rowlands Gill. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Rowlands Gill.

Annfield Plain has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £27,952 in Annfield Plain and £27,952 in Rowlands Gill. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Rowlands Gill. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 60.2% in Rowlands Gill. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 52.7% in Rowlands Gill.

IndicatorAnnfield PlainRowlands Gill
Population7,7865,254
Median Age44.544.5
Median Household Income£27,952£27,952
Employment Rate52.7%52.7%
Owner Occupied60.2%60.2%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%27.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annfield Plain and Rowlands Gill?
Annfield Plain and Rowlands Gill are approximately 4.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annfield Plain or Rowlands Gill?
Annfield Plain is cheaper, with an average house price of £98,964.
Is Annfield Plain or Rowlands Gill safer?
Annfield Plain has the lower crime rate at 89.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annfield Plain or Rowlands Gill?
Annfield Plain has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annfield Plain or Rowlands Gill?
Annfield Plain has faster average broadband at 401.9 Mbps.

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