Annfield Plain vs Willington (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Annfield Plain is about 61% cheaper on average. 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
Willington (County Durham)
£252,550
Crime Rate
Annfield Plain
89.1
Willington (County Durham)
89.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Annfield Plain
100.0%
Willington (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Annfield Plain
401.9
Willington (County Durham)
378.8
EPC Rating
Annfield Plain
71
Willington (County Durham)
71.5
Median Income
Annfield Plain
£27,952
Willington (County Durham)
£28,414
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Annfield Plain more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £98,964 versus £252,550 in Willington (county Durham). The most affordable entry point in Annfield Plain is a terraced at £82,455, while in Willington (county Durham) it is a terraced at £113,260.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 48% pricier in Willington (county Durham) (£449,604 vs £233,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Annfield Plain prices grew faster — 39% vs -11%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Annfield Plain (89.1 per 1,000) compared to Willington (county Durham) (89.9 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Annfield Plain is violent-crime, while in Willington (county Durham) 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 favours Annfield Plain: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Willington (county Durham).
Annfield Plain School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Willington (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Annfield Plain | Willington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 4 |
| Primary | 4 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Annfield Plain enjoy 401.9 Mbps on average, while Willington (county Durham) lags behind at 378.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.1% of premises in Annfield Plain and 91.3% in Willington (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 75.7% in Annfield Plain and 72.4% in Willington (county Durham).
Annfield Plain is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (402 vs 379 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Willington (county Durham) is band C (score 71.5), ahead of Annfield Plain's band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,147 in Annfield Plain and £1,191 in Willington (county Durham). 66.6% of homes in Annfield Plain have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.5% in Willington (county Durham).
Willington (county Durham) has more energy-efficient housing — 68.5% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Annfield Plain has a population of 7,786 while Willington (county Durham) has 5,685. Median household income is £28,414 in Willington (county Durham) and £27,952 in Annfield Plain. The median age is 44.5 in Annfield Plain and 44.7 in Willington (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 52.7% in Annfield Plain and 51.2% in Willington (county Durham).
| Indicator | Annfield Plain | Willington (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,786 | 5,685 |
| 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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