Backwell vs Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Pill And Easton In Gordano offers lower property prices by roughly 52%. Backwell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backwell edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
£355,205
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
82.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
375.3
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
71.4
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Pill and Easton-in-Gordano
£32,795
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestBuyers will find Pill And Easton In Gordano more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £355,205 versus £540,691 in Backwell. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Pill And Easton In Gordano it is a flat at £152,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 42% pricier in Backwell (£216,250 vs £152,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backwell prices grew faster — 41% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Backwell (82.4 per 1,000) compared to Pill And Easton In Gordano (82.5 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Pill And Easton In Gordano 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 WestSchool quality favours Backwell: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Pill And Easton In Gordano.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pill and Easton-in-Gordano School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backwell | Pill and Easton-in-Gordano |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Backwell enjoy 409.8 Mbps on average, while Pill And Easton In Gordano lags behind at 375.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 94.9% in Pill And Easton In Gordano. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 67.9% in Pill And Easton In Gordano.
Backwell is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (410 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Backwell is band C (score 71.4), ahead of Pill And Easton In Gordano's band C (score 71.4). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,179 in Pill And Easton In Gordano. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.2% in Pill And Easton In Gordano.
Backwell has more energy-efficient housing — 65.2% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Backwell has a population of 4,347 while Pill And Easton In Gordano has 4,956. Median household income is £32,795 in Backwell and £32,795 in Pill And Easton In Gordano. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 46.9 in Pill And Easton In Gordano. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 57.5% in Pill And Easton In Gordano.
| Indicator | Backwell | Pill and Easton-in-Gordano |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 4,956 |
| 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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