Backwell vs Cheddar
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Cheddar is about 37% cheaper on average. Backwell has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Cheddar
£394,267
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Cheddar
83.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Cheddar
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Cheddar
405.7
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Cheddar
68.4
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Cheddar
£28,807
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Cheddar is £394,267, which is 37% less than Backwell at £540,691. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Cheddar it is a flat at £137,639.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 57% pricier in Backwell (£216,250 vs £137,639).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Cheddar prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Backwell (82.4 per 1,000) compared to Cheddar (83 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Cheddar 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 South WestSchool quality data is not fully available for both Backwell and Cheddar. Backwell has 3 schools and Cheddar has 3 schools.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cheddar School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Backwell | Cheddar |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Backwell offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 405.7 Mbps in Cheddar. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 95.7% in Cheddar. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 78% in Cheddar.
Backwell is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (410 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Backwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 68.4 (band C) in Cheddar. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,363 in Cheddar. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.9% in Cheddar.
Backwell has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Backwell and £28,807 in Cheddar. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 47.3 in Cheddar. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 56.8% in Cheddar. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 67.6% in Cheddar.
| Indicator | Backwell | Cheddar |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 5,841 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 47.3 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £28,807 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 67.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 30.5% |
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