Backwell vs Keynsham
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Keynsham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 16% lower. Keynsham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Keynsham
£466,137
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Keynsham
78.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Keynsham
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Keynsham
449.9
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Keynsham
71.1
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Keynsham
£32,951
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £466,137, Keynsham undercuts Backwell (£540,691) by around 16% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Keynsham it is a flat at £252,214.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 14% pricier in Keynsham (£252,214 vs £216,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Keynsham prices grew faster — 44% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestKeynsham has a crime rate of 78.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 5% lower than Backwell at 82.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Keynsham 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 Keynsham, which has 9 schools, the figure is 100%.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Keynsham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 9 schools (6 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backwell | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 9 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Keynsham averages 449.9 Mbps – ahead of Backwell's 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 93.8% in Keynsham. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 88.8% in Keynsham.
Keynsham is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (450 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Backwell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.4 (C), while Keynsham averages 71.1 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,131 in Keynsham. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.3% in Keynsham.
Keynsham has more energy-efficient housing — 65.3% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,950.7 in Keynsham and £32,795 in Backwell. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 41.5 in Keynsham. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 63.9% in Keynsham. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 59.7% in Keynsham.
| Indicator | Backwell | Keynsham |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 19,257 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 41.5 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £32,950.7 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 59.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 63.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 38.3% |
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