Backworth vs Jarrow
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Jarrow is about 77% 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
Jarrow
£157,293
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Jarrow
98.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Jarrow
90.9%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Jarrow
448.3
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Jarrow
70.3
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Jarrow
£27,564
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Jarrow is £157,293, which is 77% less than Backworth at £278,446. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Jarrow it is a flat at £69,415.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 94% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £69,415).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Jarrow prices grew faster — 34% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Backworth (81.9 per 1,000) compared to Jarrow (98.4 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Jarrow 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 90.9% in Jarrow. Backworth has 1 schools in total, while Jarrow has 15.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Jarrow School Inspection Breakdown
90.9% of 15 schools (14 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 15 |
| Primary | 1 | 14 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.9% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Jarrow offers faster average downloads at 448.3 Mbps, compared to 445.7 Mbps in Backworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 95% in Jarrow. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 88.2% in Jarrow.
Jarrow is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (448 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Backworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 70.3 (band C) in Jarrow. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,083 in Jarrow. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65% in Jarrow.
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 Jarrow. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.7 in Jarrow. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 51.5% in Jarrow. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 56.6% in Jarrow.
| Indicator | Backworth | Jarrow |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 29,259 |
| 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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