Backworth vs Cleadon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Backworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 4% lower. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Cleadon
£289,961
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Cleadon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Cleadon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Cleadon
361
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Cleadon
71.8
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Cleadon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £278,446, Backworth undercuts Cleadon (£289,961) by around 4% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Cleadon it is a flat at £88,151.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 53% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £88,151).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBackworth has a crime rate of 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 20% lower than Cleadon at 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Cleadon 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 Cleadon, 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.
Cleadon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Cleadon's 361.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 97.6% in Cleadon. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 66.4% in Cleadon.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (446 vs 361 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Backworth, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 71.8 (band C) in Cleadon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,070 in Cleadon. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in Cleadon.
Cleadon has more energy-efficient housing — 69.7% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £27,917.5 in Cleadon. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.5 in Cleadon. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 51.6% in Cleadon. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 57.4% in Cleadon. Backworth has a population of 4,483 and Cleadon has 4,599.
| Indicator | Backworth | Cleadon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 4,599 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,917.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 51.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 57.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 25.4% |
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