Annfield Plain vs Throckley
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Annfield Plain has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Annfield Plain
£98,964
Throckley
£169,898
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Throckley
109.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Throckley
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Throckley
425
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Throckley
71.3
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Throckley
£28,888
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £98,964, Annfield Plain undercuts Throckley (£169,898) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Throckley it is a semi-detached at £164,575.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in Throckley (£167,168 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 8%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastAnnfield Plain has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 23% lower than Throckley at 109.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Throckley 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 data is not fully available for both Annfield Plain and Throckley. Annfield Plain has 4 schools and Throckley has 1 schools.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Throckley School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Throckley |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 1 |
| Primary | 4 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Throckley averages 425.0 Mbps – ahead of Annfield Plain's 401.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 95.7% in Throckley. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 82.3% in Throckley.
Throckley is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (425 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Throckley leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.3 (C), while Annfield Plain averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,192 in Throckley. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.8% in Throckley.
Throckley has more energy-efficient housing — 66.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £28,888.3 in Throckley and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 43.8 in Throckley. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 57.5% in Throckley. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 52.3% in Throckley.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Throckley |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 6,207 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.8 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,888.3 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 52.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 57.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 31.1% |
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