Backwell vs Nailsea
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Nailsea offers lower property prices by roughly 39%. Backwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Nailsea
£389,507
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Nailsea
82.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Nailsea
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Nailsea
409.8
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Nailsea
71.4
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Nailsea
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Nailsea is £389,507, which is 39% less than Backwell at £540,691. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Nailsea it is a flat at £205,436.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 26% pricier in Backwell (£683,746 vs £541,273).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backwell prices grew faster — 41% vs 3%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 82.4 offences per 1,000 people, Backwell is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Nailsea's 82.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Nailsea 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 WestBackwell has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Nailsea. Backwell has 3 schools in total, while Nailsea has 6.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Nailsea School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backwell | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 6 |
| Primary | 2 | 5 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Backwell offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 409.8 Mbps in Nailsea. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 88.7% in Nailsea. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 80.3% in Nailsea.
Backwell is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (410 vs 410 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Backwell are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.4 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Nailsea. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,179 in Nailsea. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Nailsea.
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 Nailsea. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 46.9 in Nailsea. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 57.5% in Nailsea. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 71.6% in Nailsea.
| Indicator | Backwell | Nailsea |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 15,919 |
| 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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