Backworth vs East Boldon and West Boldon
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.4 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in East Boldon And West Boldon is about 8% cheaper on average. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
East Boldon and West Boldon
£256,682
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
East Boldon and West Boldon
98.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
East Boldon and West Boldon
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
East Boldon and West Boldon
384.4
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
East Boldon and West Boldon
71.8
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
East Boldon and West Boldon
£27,918
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in East Boldon And West Boldon is £256,682, which is 8% less than Backworth at £278,446. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in East Boldon And West Boldon it is a flat at £115,812.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 51% pricier in East Boldon And West Boldon (£249,052 vs £121,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 81.9 offences per 1,000 people, Backworth is the safer of the two – 20% lower than East Boldon And West Boldon's 98.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in East Boldon And West Boldon 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 100% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Backworth has 1 schools in total, while East Boldon And West Boldon has 3.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
East Boldon and West Boldon School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Backworth offers faster average downloads at 445.7 Mbps, compared to 384.4 Mbps in East Boldon And West Boldon. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 92.9% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 73.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (446 vs 384 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Backworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.8 (band C) in East Boldon And West Boldon. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,070 in East Boldon And West Boldon. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.7% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
East Boldon And West Boldon 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 East Boldon And West Boldon. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.5 in East Boldon And West Boldon. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 51.6% in East Boldon And West Boldon. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 57.4% in East Boldon And West Boldon.
| Indicator | Backworth | East Boldon and West Boldon |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 6,795 |
| 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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