Annfield Plain vs Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.0 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £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%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastAnnfield 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North EastOf 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.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 5 |
| Primary | 4 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 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.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 6,483 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £28,414 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 51.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 62.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 26.7% |
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