Backworth vs Blaydon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blaydon is about 62% cheaper on average. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Blaydon
£172,401
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Blaydon
89.9
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Blaydon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Blaydon
431.3
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Blaydon
70.6
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Blaydon
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Blaydon more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £172,401 versus £278,446 in Backworth. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Blaydon it is a flat at £78,577.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 72% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £78,577).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 22%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Backworth (81.9 per 1,000) compared to Blaydon (89.9 per 1,000), a 10% difference. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Blaydon 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 North EastSchool quality favours Backworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Blaydon.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blaydon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Blaydon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Backworth enjoy 445.7 Mbps on average, while Blaydon lags behind at 431.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 92.1% in Blaydon. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 83.7% in Blaydon.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (446 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Backworth is band C (score 72), ahead of Blaydon's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,103 in Blaydon. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Blaydon.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Backworth has a population of 4,483 while Blaydon has 14,237. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £27,490 in Blaydon. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.4 in Blaydon. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 54.1% in Blaydon.
| Indicator | Backworth | Blaydon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 14,237 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 28% |
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