Backwell vs Clevedon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Clevedon is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 28% lower. Backwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Clevedon
£421,051
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Clevedon
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Clevedon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Clevedon
432
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Clevedon
71.4
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Clevedon
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestProperty in Backwell commands an average of £540,691, compared with £421,051 in Clevedon – a difference of 28%. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Clevedon it is a flat at £268,078.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 19% pricier in Clevedon (£268,078 vs £216,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backwell prices grew faster — 41% vs 40%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestBackwell has a crime rate of 82.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Clevedon at 82.5 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Clevedon 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 WestFamilies may prefer Backwell, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Clevedon. There are 3 schools in Backwell and 6 in Clevedon.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clevedon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backwell | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 432.0 Mbps in Clevedon and 409.8 Mbps in Backwell. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 91.5% in Clevedon. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 85.2% in Clevedon.
Clevedon is the faster of the two by 5% on average download speed (432 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Backwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Clevedon averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,179 in Clevedon. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Clevedon.
Backwell has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Backwell and £32,795 in Clevedon. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 46.9 in Clevedon. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 71.6% in Clevedon. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 57.5% in Clevedon.
| Indicator | Backwell | Clevedon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 21,084 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 46.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £32,795 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 71.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 33.9% |
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