Backwell vs Long Ashton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.6 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Backwell wins on house prices with a 7% gap. Long Ashton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Long Ashton
£581,361
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Long Ashton
82.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Long Ashton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Long Ashton
462.6
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Long Ashton
70.4
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Long Ashton
£32,525
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestAt £540,691, Backwell undercuts Long Ashton (£581,361) by around 7% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Long Ashton it is a flat at £332,250.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 35% pricier in Long Ashton (£332,250 vs £216,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Long Ashton prices grew faster — 47% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestResidents of Long Ashton experience less crime overall, with a rate of 82.2 per 1,000 versus 82.4 per 1,000 in Backwell. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Long Ashton 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 Long Ashton, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Long Ashton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backwell | Long Ashton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Long Ashton averages 462.6 Mbps – ahead of Backwell's 409.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 93.2% in Long Ashton. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 92.1% in Long Ashton.
Long Ashton is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (463 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Backwell, scoring 71.4 on average (band C) compared to 70.4 (band C) in Long Ashton. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,219 in Long Ashton. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Long Ashton.
Backwell has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Backwell and £32,525 in Long Ashton. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 45 in Long Ashton. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 56.5% in Long Ashton. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 68.4% in Long Ashton. Backwell has a population of 4,347 and Long Ashton has 5,184.
| Indicator | Backwell | Long Ashton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 5,184 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £32,525 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 56.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 68.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 36.8% |
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