Backworth vs Pegswood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Pegswood is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 50% lower. Pegswood has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Pegswood
£185,165
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Pegswood
72.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Pegswood
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Pegswood
322.6
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Pegswood
70.9
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Pegswood
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Backworth commands an average of £278,446, compared with £185,165 in Pegswood – a difference of 50%. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Pegswood it is a flat at £65,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 108% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £65,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 25%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastPegswood has a crime rate of 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 14% lower than Backworth at 81.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Pegswood 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 Pegswood. There are 1 schools in Backworth and 1 in Pegswood.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Pegswood School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Pegswood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Primary | 1 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.7 Mbps in Backworth and 322.6 Mbps in Pegswood. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 88.7% in Pegswood. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 59.4% in Pegswood.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 38% on average download speed (446 vs 323 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Backworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Pegswood averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,377 in Pegswood. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Pegswood.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £29,915 in Pegswood. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 47.9 in Pegswood. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 65.2% in Pegswood. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 52.4% in Pegswood.
| Indicator | Backworth | Pegswood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 3,302 |
| 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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