Backworth vs Hebburn
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Hebburn wins on house prices with a 58% gap. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Hebburn
£175,771
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Hebburn
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Hebburn
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Hebburn
457.4
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Hebburn
70.3
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Hebburn
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Backworth commands an average of £278,446, compared with £175,771 in Hebburn – a difference of 58%. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Hebburn it is a flat at £79,725.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 69% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £79,725).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Backworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 81.9 per 1,000 versus 98.4 per 1,000 in Hebburn. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Hebburn 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 83.3% in Hebburn. There are 1 schools in Backworth and 8 in Hebburn.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Hebburn School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (6 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 457.4 Mbps in Hebburn and 445.7 Mbps in Backworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 96.7% in Hebburn. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 90.4% in Hebburn.
Hebburn is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (457 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Backworth, scoring 72 on average (band C) compared to 70.3 (band C) in Hebburn. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,083 in Hebburn. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Hebburn.
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 Hebburn. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.7 in Hebburn. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 51.5% in Hebburn. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 56.6% in Hebburn. Backworth has a population of 4,483 and Hebburn has 21,341.
| Indicator | Backworth | Hebburn |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 21,341 |
| 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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