Backworth vs Killingworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Killingworth is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 15% lower. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Killingworth
£241,634
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Killingworth
82.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Killingworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Killingworth
459.5
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Killingworth
73.1
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Killingworth
£30,494
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Backworth commands an average of £278,446, compared with £241,634 in Killingworth – a difference of 15%. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Killingworth it is a flat at £81,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 66% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £81,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Killingworth prices grew faster — 61% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBackworth has a crime rate of 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 0% lower than Killingworth at 82.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Killingworth 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 100% in Killingworth. There are 1 schools in Backworth and 6 in Killingworth.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Killingworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Killingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 459.5 Mbps in Killingworth and 445.7 Mbps in Backworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 98.9% in Killingworth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 90% in Killingworth.
Killingworth is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (460 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Killingworth, scoring 73.1 on average (band C) compared to 72 (band C) in Backworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,094 in Killingworth. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 72.1% in Killingworth.
Killingworth has more energy-efficient housing — 72.1% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,494 in Killingworth and £30,204.5 in Backworth. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.6 in Killingworth. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 56.7% in Killingworth. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 63.7% in Killingworth. Backworth has a population of 4,483 and Killingworth has 11,789.
| Indicator | Backworth | Killingworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 11,789 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £30,494 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 56.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 63.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 32.9% |
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