Area guide · Tyne and Wear

Living in Backworth

A snapshot of life in Backworth, North East — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Backworth is a village in Tyne and Wear, North East with a population of 4,483. The average house price is £278,446 and the overall crime rate is 81.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Backworth ranks

Population

4,483

Avg House Price

£278,446

Crime Rate

81.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

446 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£30,204.5

Median Age

46.2

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Backworth's detached homes (£390,558) command roughly 3.2× the price of a terraced (£121,738).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Backworth prices have risen 31% over the last 9 years (£212,878 → £278,446).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£390,558	£406,250	24
Semi-Detached	£236,775	£265,000	16
Terraced	£121,738	£122,475	12
Flat	£135,000	£135,000	1

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Backworth is 81.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Backworth: violent crime (35% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Backworth Park Primary School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Backworth averages 446 Mbps — 346% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Backworth homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	72
% Rated C or Above	68.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,236

Demographics & Economy

Population	4,483
Median Age	46.2
Median Household Income	£30,204.5
Employment Rate	54.5%
Owner Occupied	64.5%
Degree-Level Qualified	31.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Backworth?

The average house price in Backworth is £278,446 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Backworth?

The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced, with an average price of £121,738.

Is Backworth a safe place to live?

Backworth has a recorded crime rate of 81.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Backworth?

Backworth has 1 school in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Backworth?

Average broadband download speeds in Backworth are around 446 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.4% of premises.

How big is Backworth?

Backworth is a settlement in Tyne and Wear with a population of approximately 4,483.

Most compared with

How does Backworth stack up against its neighbours?

Annfield Plain

Backworth

House price: £98,964 · £278,446
Crime rate: 89.1 · 81.9
Distance: 14.9 mi

Ashington (Northumberland)

Backworth

House price: £174,887 · £278,446
Crime rate: 71.4 · 81.9
Distance: 9.6 mi

Backworth

Bedlington

House price: £278,446 · £174,241
Crime rate: 81.9 · 71.3
Distance: 7.0 mi

Backworth

Birtley

House price: £278,446 · £184,121
Crime rate: 81.9 · 89.8
Distance: 10.1 mi

Backworth

Blaydon

House price: £278,446 · £172,401
Crime rate: 81.9 · 89.9
Distance: 9.1 mi

Backworth

Blyth (Northumberland)

House price: £278,446 · £162,107
Crime rate: 81.9 · 71.5
Distance: 5.7 mi

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