Annfield Plain vs Stanley (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. 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
Stanley (County Durham)
£165,330
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Stanley (County Durham)
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Stanley (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Stanley (County Durham)
401.9
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Stanley (County Durham)
71
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Stanley (County Durham)
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Stanley (county Durham) commands an average of £165,330, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 40%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Stanley (county Durham) it is a flat at £70,484.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 24% pricier in Stanley (county Durham) (£308,608 vs £233,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanley (county Durham) prices grew faster — 52% vs 39%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastAnnfield Plain has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Stanley (county Durham) at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Stanley (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 EastFamilies may prefer Annfield Plain, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Stanley (county Durham). There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 10 in Stanley (county Durham).
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanley (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 10 |
| Primary | 4 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain and 401.9 Mbps in Stanley (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 96.1% in Stanley (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 75.7% in Stanley (county Durham).
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (402 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Annfield Plain leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Stanley (county Durham) averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,147 in Stanley (county Durham). 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Stanley (county Durham).
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 Stanley (county Durham). The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.5 in Stanley (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 60.2% in Stanley (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 52.7% in Stanley (county Durham).
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 19,423 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 27.4% |
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