Backworth vs Boldon Colliery
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Boldon Colliery wins on house prices with a 70% gap. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Boldon Colliery
£164,057
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Boldon Colliery
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Boldon Colliery
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Boldon Colliery
429.9
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Boldon Colliery
70.3
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Boldon Colliery
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Backworth commands an average of £278,446, compared with £164,057 in Boldon Colliery – a difference of 70%. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Boldon Colliery it is a flat at £76,994.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 75% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £76,994).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Backworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 81.9 per 1,000 versus 98.3 per 1,000 in Boldon Colliery. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Boldon Colliery 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 EastFamilies may prefer Backworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Boldon Colliery. There are 1 schools in Backworth and 2 in Boldon Colliery.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Boldon Colliery School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Boldon Colliery |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.7 Mbps in Backworth and 429.9 Mbps in Boldon Colliery. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 100% in Boldon Colliery. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 83.3% in Boldon Colliery.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (446 vs 430 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Backworth, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Boldon Colliery. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,083 in Boldon Colliery. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Boldon Colliery.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £27,564 in Boldon Colliery. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.7 in Boldon Colliery. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 51.5% in Boldon Colliery. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 56.6% in Boldon Colliery. Backworth has a population of 4,483 and Boldon Colliery has 6,071.
| Indicator | Backworth | Boldon Colliery |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 6,071 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.7 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,564 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 51.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 56.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 26.1% |
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