Annfield Plain vs Wideopen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Annfield Plain is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 56% lower. Wideopen has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annfield Plain edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Annfield Plain
£98,964
Wideopen
£226,138
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Wideopen
82.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Wideopen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Wideopen
384.8
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Wideopen
72.1
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Wideopen
£29,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Wideopen commands an average of £226,138, compared with £98,964 in Annfield Plain – a difference of 56%. The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Wideopen it is a flat at £130,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 62% pricier in Wideopen (£214,895 vs £82,455).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWideopen has a crime rate of 82.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Annfield Plain at 89.1 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Wideopen 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 Wideopen. There are 4 schools in Annfield Plain and 2 in Wideopen.
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wideopen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 4 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 401.9 Mbps in Annfield Plain and 384.8 Mbps in Wideopen. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 92.8% in Wideopen. Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 72.6% in Wideopen.
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (402 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Wideopen leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.1 (C), while Annfield Plain averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,189 in Wideopen. 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Wideopen.
Wideopen has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,889.7 in Wideopen and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 43.9 in Wideopen. Owner-occupancy is 60.2% in Annfield Plain versus 59.4% in Wideopen. Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 53.1% in Wideopen.
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 5,155 |
| Median Age | 44.5 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £27,952 | £29,889.7 |
| Employment Rate | 52.7% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.4% | 32.7% |
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