Town Pop. 7,930

Living in Annfield Plain: Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Annfield Plain is 47/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 24/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Annfield Plain places 4th of 11 in the DH7 postcode district. It scores 6 points above the DH7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On healthcare specifically, Annfield Plain sits 20 points above the DH7 district figure of 34/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DH7 postcode district.

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Annfield Plain scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
24
172.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 525 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 287 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 184 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Public order 89 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Other theft 72 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
other 210 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sabin Court 96 crimes
  2. 2 Pontopsyde 63 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 60 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 76
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
52
7 schools in area · 22 within 4km
7Good
  • Annfield Plain Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Annfield Plain Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Catchgate Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Collierley Nursery and Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Croft Community SchoolSpecial · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Oxhill Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, DiptonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital of North Durham6.9 mi
Queen Elizabeth Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary8.6 mi
Hospital waitsCounty Durham And Darlington NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs70.1%
2 GP surgeries in area 5 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,333 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
67
Full fibre (FTTP)82.9%
available across County Durham
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 278 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
14
Employment rate50.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.3%Unemployed3.7%Retired24%Student4.1%Other inactive18%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.6%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary42.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership55.4%
Among the most-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Durham · 2026-27
A £1,748
B £2,039
C £2,331
D £2,622
E £3,205
F £3,787
G £4,370
H £5,244
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
55
Chester-le-Street 6.5 mi
Dunston 7.4 mi
Blaydon 7.4 mi
J63 A1(M) 7 mi
J63 A1(M) 7.2 mi
J64 A1(M) 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Adequate 9
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £115,000 45
Semi-detached £135,500 13
Terraced £92,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£64k £108k £154k £199k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Dipton 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Tantobie 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tanfield Lea 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stanley (County Durham) 49 2.0 mi away ⇄
Leadgate 52 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hobson 52 2.6 mi away ⇄
Lanchester 49 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burnhope 35 2.7 mi away ⇄
Craghead 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burnopfield 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hamsterley Mill 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Medomsley 50 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Annfield Plain a nice place to live?

Annfield Plain has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Annfield Plain is 47/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Annfield Plain?

Crime levels in Annfield Plain are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 24/100. There were 1,367 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Annfield Plain?

Among the top-rated schools in Annfield Plain are Annfield Plain Infant School, Annfield Plain Junior School and Catchgate Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Annfield Plain in total.

What are house prices like in Annfield Plain?

The current median house price in Annfield Plain is £115,000, around 60% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £135,500, terraced £92,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 45 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Annfield Plain in context

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Postcode districts in Annfield Plain

DH7 41 ⇄
DH9 46 ⇄

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