Backworth vs Burnopfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Burnopfield is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 46% lower. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Burnopfield
£191,306
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Burnopfield
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Burnopfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Burnopfield
295.5
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Burnopfield
71
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Burnopfield
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £191,306, Burnopfield undercuts Backworth (£278,446) by around 46% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Burnopfield it is a flat at £81,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 67% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £81,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Burnopfield prices grew faster — 37% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBackworth has a crime rate of 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 9% lower than Burnopfield at 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Burnopfield 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Backworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Burnopfield, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Burnopfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Burnopfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Backworth averages 445.7 Mbps – ahead of Burnopfield's 295.5 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 92.7% in Burnopfield. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 52.3% in Burnopfield.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (446 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Backworth, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Burnopfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,147 in Burnopfield. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Burnopfield.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £27,952 in Burnopfield. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.5 in Burnopfield. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 52.7% in Burnopfield. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 60.2% in Burnopfield. Backworth has a population of 4,483 and Burnopfield has 3,769.
| Indicator | Backworth | Burnopfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 3,769 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 27.4% |
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