Backworth vs Cramlington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Cramlington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. Cramlington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Cramlington
£214,126
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Cramlington
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Cramlington
88.9%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Cramlington
446.5
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Cramlington
72
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Cramlington
£30,205
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £214,126, Cramlington undercuts Backworth (£278,446) by around 30% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Cramlington it is a flat at £77,665.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 74% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £77,665).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs -7%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCramlington has a crime rate of 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 15% lower than Backworth at 81.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Cramlington 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 Cramlington, which has 10 schools, the figure is 88.9%.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Cramlington School Inspection Breakdown
88.9% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 88.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Cramlington averages 446.5 Mbps – ahead of Backworth's 445.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 98.2% in Cramlington. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 86.3% in Cramlington.
Cramlington is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (447 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Backworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Cramlington averages 72 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,236 in Cramlington. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 68.8% in Cramlington.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £30,204.5 in Cramlington. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 46.2 in Cramlington. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 64.5% in Cramlington. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 54.5% in Cramlington.
| Indicator | Backworth | Cramlington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 28,533 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.2 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £30,204.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 54.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 64.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 31.8% |
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