Backwell vs Filton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.8 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Filton wins on house prices with a 61% gap. Backwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Filton
£336,734
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Filton
230.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Filton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Filton
455.9
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Filton
72.7
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Filton
£33,798
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £336,734, Filton undercuts Backwell (£540,691) by around 61% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Filton it is a flat at £188,682.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 45% pricier in Backwell (£683,746 vs £470,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Filton prices grew faster — 57% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Backwell experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.4 per 1,000 versus 230.9 per 1,000 in Filton. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Filton 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 WestOf the 3 schools in Backwell, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Filton, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Filton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backwell | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Filton averages 455.9 Mbps – ahead of Backwell's 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 97.3% in Filton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 89.9% in Filton.
Filton is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (456 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Filton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72.7 (C), while Backwell averages 71.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,091 in Filton. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.4% in Filton.
Filton has more energy-efficient housing — 69.4% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,798 in Filton and £32,795 in Backwell. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 43 in Filton. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 72.4% in Filton. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 62.2% in Filton.
| Indicator | Backwell | Filton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 10,955 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 43 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £33,798 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 62.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 72.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 33% |
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