Backwell vs Undy and Magor
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Undy And Magor offers lower property prices by roughly 61%. Undy And Magor has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Backwell
£540,691
Undy and Magor
£335,548
Crime Rate
Backwell
82.4
Undy and Magor
64.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backwell
100.0%
Undy and Magor
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Backwell
409.8
Undy and Magor
374.5
EPC Rating
Backwell
71.4
Undy and Magor
71.6
Median Income
Backwell
£32,795
Undy and Magor
£32,336
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Undy And Magor is £335,548, which is 61% less than Backwell at £540,691. The most affordable entry point in Backwell is a flat at £216,250, while in Undy And Magor it is a terraced at £252,507.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 78% pricier in Backwell (£683,746 vs £384,386).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Undy And Magor prices grew faster — 47% vs 41%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestCrime is lower in Undy And Magor (64.3 per 1,000) compared to Backwell (82.4 per 1,000), a 28% difference. The most common crime category in Backwell is violent-crime, while in Undy And Magor 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 data is not fully available for both Backwell and Undy And Magor. Backwell has 3 schools and Undy And Magor has 0 schools.
Backwell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Undy and Magor School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Backwell | Undy and Magor |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 3 | 0 |
| Primary | 2 | 0 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Backwell offers faster average downloads at 409.8 Mbps, compared to 374.5 Mbps in Undy And Magor. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 88.7% of premises in Backwell and 92.9% in Undy And Magor. Gigabit availability stands at 80.3% in Backwell and 67.9% in Undy And Magor.
Backwell is the faster of the two by 9% on average download speed (410 vs 375 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Undy And Magor are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Backwell. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,179 in Backwell and £1,202 in Undy And Magor. 65.2% of homes in Backwell have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Undy And Magor.
Undy And Magor has more energy-efficient housing — 67.9% reach band C or above, vs 65.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,795 in Backwell and £32,336 in Undy And Magor. The median age is 46.9 in Backwell and 45 in Undy And Magor. Employment rates stand at 57.5% in Backwell and 55.9% in Undy And Magor. Owner-occupancy is 71.6% in Backwell versus 67.4% in Undy And Magor.
| Indicator | Backwell | Undy and Magor |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,347 | 5,742 |
| Median Age | 46.9 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,795 | £32,336 |
| Employment Rate | 57.5% | 55.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 71.6% | 67.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 33.9% | 35.2% |
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