Annfield Plain vs Ryton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annfield Plain is about 52% cheaper on average. 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
Ryton
£207,489
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Ryton
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Ryton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Ryton
390.3
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Ryton
70.6
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Ryton
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 52% less than Ryton at £207,489. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Ryton it is a flat at £104,380.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Ryton (£155,413 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Ryton (90 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Ryton 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 Ryton. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Ryton has 5.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ryton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Annfield Plain offers faster average downloads at 401.9 Mbps, compared to 390.3 Mbps in Ryton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 94.7% in Ryton. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 74.2% in Ryton.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (402 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Annfield Plain are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71 (band C) versus 70.6 (band C) in Ryton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,103 in Ryton. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ryton.
Annfield Plain has more energy-efficient housing — 66.6% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £27,952 in Annfield Plain and £27,490 in Ryton. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.4 in Ryton. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 54.1% in Ryton. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 58% in Ryton.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 8,804 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 28% |
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