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Annfield Plain vs Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 32% 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

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

£144,512

Crime Rate

Annfield Plain

89.1

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

89.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annfield Plain

100.0%

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

40.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annfield Plain

401.9

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

171.3

EPC Rating

Annfield Plain

71

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

71.5

Median Income

Annfield Plain

£27,952

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark

£28,414

At £98,964, Annfield Plain undercuts Ushaw Moor And Bearpark (£144,512) by around 32% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark it is a terraced at £121,555.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 44% pricier in Annfield Plain (£177,500 vs £123,102).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 23%.

Annfield Plain has a crime rate of 89.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Ushaw Moor And Bearpark at 89.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Of the 4 schools in Annfield Plain, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ushaw Moor And Bearpark, which has 5 schools, the figure is 40%.

Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown

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

Ushaw Moor and Bearpark School Inspection Breakdown

40% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricAnnfield PlainUshaw Moor and Bearpark
Total Schools45
Primary44
Secondary01
% Top two bands100%40%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Annfield Plain averages 401.9 Mbps – ahead of Ushaw Moor And Bearpark's 171.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 87.9% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 23.6% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.

Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 135% on average download speed (402 vs 171 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Ushaw Moor And Bearpark leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.5 (C), while Annfield Plain averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,191 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.

Ushaw Moor And Bearpark has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £28,414 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 62.5% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Ushaw Moor And Bearpark.

IndicatorAnnfield PlainUshaw Moor and Bearpark
Population7,7866,483
Median Age44.544.7
Median Household Income£27,952£28,414
Employment Rate52.7%51.2%
Owner Occupied60.2%62.5%
Degree-Level Qualified27.4%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annfield Plain and Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
Annfield Plain and Ushaw Moor And Bearpark are approximately 7.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annfield Plain or Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
Annfield Plain is cheaper, with an average house price of £98,964.
Is Annfield Plain or Ushaw Moor And Bearpark safer?
Annfield Plain has the lower crime rate at 89.1 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annfield Plain or Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
Annfield Plain has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annfield Plain or Ushaw Moor And Bearpark?
Annfield Plain has faster average broadband at 401.9 Mbps.

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