Backworth vs Blyth (Northumberland)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blyth (northumberland) is about 72% cheaper on average. Blyth (northumberland) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Blyth (Northumberland)
£162,107
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Blyth (Northumberland)
71.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Blyth (Northumberland)
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Blyth (Northumberland)
473.8
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Blyth (Northumberland)
70.9
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Blyth (Northumberland)
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Blyth (northumberland) is £162,107, which is 72% less than Backworth at £278,446. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Blyth (northumberland) it is a flat at £71,630.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 88% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £71,630).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 19%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.5 offences per 1,000 people, Blyth (northumberland) is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Backworth's 81.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Blyth (northumberland) 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 EastBackworth has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 88.9% in Blyth (northumberland). Backworth has 1 schools in total, while Blyth (northumberland) has 9.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blyth (Northumberland) School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 9 schools (7 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Blyth (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 9 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blyth (northumberland) offers faster average downloads at 473.8 Mbps, compared to 445.7 Mbps in Backworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 98.8% in Blyth (northumberland). Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 93.3% in Blyth (northumberland).
Blyth (northumberland) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (474 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Backworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 70.9 (band C) in Blyth (northumberland). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,377 in Blyth (northumberland). 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Blyth (northumberland).
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £29,915 in Blyth (northumberland). The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 47.9 in Blyth (northumberland). Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 52.4% in Blyth (northumberland). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 65.2% in Blyth (northumberland).
| Indicator | Backworth | Blyth (Northumberland) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 39,731 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 30.7% |
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