Backworth vs Ponteland
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Backworth is about 52% cheaper on average. Ponteland has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Ponteland
£583,949
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Ponteland
74.2
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Ponteland
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Ponteland
176.9
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Ponteland
71.6
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Ponteland
£29,588
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Backworth is £278,446, which is 52% less than Ponteland at £583,949. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Ponteland it is a flat at £194,863.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 69% pricier in Ponteland (£396,612 vs £121,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ponteland prices grew faster — 45% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 74.2 offences per 1,000 people, Ponteland is the safer of the two – 10% lower than Backworth's 81.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Ponteland 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 100% in Ponteland. Backworth has 1 schools in total, while Ponteland has 5.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ponteland School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Ponteland |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Backworth offers faster average downloads at 445.7 Mbps, compared to 176.9 Mbps in Ponteland. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 77.3% in Ponteland. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 26.5% in Ponteland.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 152% on average download speed (446 vs 177 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Backworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71.6 (band C) in Ponteland. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,236 in Ponteland. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.9% in Ponteland.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 67.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £29,587.5 in Ponteland. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 43.5 in Ponteland. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 51.3% in Ponteland. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 57.2% in Ponteland.
| Indicator | Backworth | Ponteland |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 10,149 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,587.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 51.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 57.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 32.6% |
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