Backworth vs Morpeth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Backworth is about 15% cheaper on average. Morpeth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Morpeth
£329,377
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Morpeth
71.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Morpeth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Morpeth
322.6
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Morpeth
70.9
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Morpeth
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Backworth more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £278,446 versus £329,377 in Morpeth. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Morpeth it is a flat at £173,785.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 37% pricier in Morpeth (£192,617 vs £121,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 29%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 71.4 offences per 1,000 people, Morpeth is the safer of the two – 15% lower than Backworth's 81.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Morpeth 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 EastSchool quality favours Backworth: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Morpeth.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Morpeth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 8 schools (5 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Morpeth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 5 |
| Secondary | 0 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Backworth enjoy 445.7 Mbps on average, while Morpeth lags behind at 322.6 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 88.7% in Morpeth. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 59.4% in Morpeth.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (446 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Backworth is band C (score 72), ahead of Morpeth's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,377 in Morpeth. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Morpeth.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Backworth has a population of 4,483 while Morpeth has 14,419. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £29,915 in Morpeth. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 47.9 in Morpeth. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 52.4% in Morpeth.
| Indicator | Backworth | Morpeth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 14,419 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 47.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,915 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 52.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 65.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 30.7% |
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