Annfield Plain vs Wallsend
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annfield Plain is about 42% cheaper on average. Wallsend has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annfield Plain edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annfield Plain
£98,964
Wallsend
£169,921
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Wallsend
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Wallsend
81.8%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Wallsend
460.9
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Wallsend
73.1
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Wallsend
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Annfield Plain is £98,964, which is 42% less than Wallsend at £169,921. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Wallsend it is a flat at £82,865.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 44% pricier in Wallsend (£146,703 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 6%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Wallsend (82.2 per 1,000) compared to Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Wallsend 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 EastAnnfield Plain has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 81.8% in Wallsend. Annfield Plain has 4 schools in total, while Wallsend has 14.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wallsend School Inspection Breakdown
81.8% of 14 schools (12 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 14 |
| Primary | 4 | 12 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 81.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Wallsend offers faster average downloads at 460.9 Mbps, compared to 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 98.4% in Wallsend. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 90.7% in Wallsend.
Wallsend is the faster of the two by 15% on average download speed (461 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Wallsend are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 73.1 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Annfield Plain. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,094 in Wallsend. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Wallsend.
Wallsend has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,494 in Wallsend and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.6 in Wallsend. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 56.7% in Wallsend. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 63.7% in Wallsend.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Wallsend |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 45,351 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £30,494 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 63.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 32.9% |
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