Annfield Plain vs Shiney Row and Penshaw
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annfield Plain is about 37% 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
Shiney Row and Penshaw
£157,342
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Shiney Row and Penshaw
94.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Shiney Row and Penshaw
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Shiney Row and Penshaw
455.9
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Shiney Row and Penshaw
72.4
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Shiney Row and Penshaw
£28,343
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Annfield Plain more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £98,964 versus £157,342 in Shiney Row And Penshaw. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Shiney Row And Penshaw it is a flat at £77,498.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 27% pricier in Shiney Row And Penshaw (£112,504 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Shiney Row And Penshaw (94.6 per 1,000), a 6% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Shiney Row And Penshaw 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 100% in Shiney Row And Penshaw.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shiney Row and Penshaw School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Shiney Row and Penshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Shiney Row And Penshaw enjoy 455.9 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 96.4% in Shiney Row And Penshaw. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 89.1% in Shiney Row And Penshaw.
Shiney Row And Penshaw is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (456 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Shiney Row And Penshaw is band C (score 72.4), ahead of Annfield Plain's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,124 in Shiney Row And Penshaw. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 71.4% in Shiney Row And Penshaw.
Shiney Row And Penshaw has more energy-efficient housing — 71.4% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 while Shiney Row And Penshaw has 14,561. Median household income is £28,342.5 in Shiney Row And Penshaw and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Shiney Row And Penshaw. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.5% in Shiney Row And Penshaw.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Shiney Row and Penshaw |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 14,561 |
| 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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