Backworth vs Prudhoe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Prudhoe is about 43% cheaper on average. Prudhoe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Prudhoe
£195,177
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Prudhoe
29.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Prudhoe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Prudhoe
376.9
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Prudhoe
70.8
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Prudhoe
£28,703
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Prudhoe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £195,177 versus £278,446 in Backworth. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Prudhoe it is a flat at £120,475.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 47% pricier in Backworth (£236,775 vs £160,652).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 29 offences per 1,000 people, Prudhoe is the safer of the two – 182% lower than Backworth's 81.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Prudhoe 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 Prudhoe.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Prudhoe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (4 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 6 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Backworth enjoy 445.7 Mbps on average, while Prudhoe lags behind at 376.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 95.4% in Prudhoe. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 68% in Prudhoe.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 18% on average download speed (446 vs 377 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Backworth is band C (score 72), ahead of Prudhoe's band C (score 70.8). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,240 in Prudhoe. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.1% in Prudhoe.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 65.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Backworth has a population of 4,483 while Prudhoe has 9,756. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £28,702.5 in Prudhoe. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 46.1 in Prudhoe. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 53.2% in Prudhoe.
| Indicator | Backworth | Prudhoe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 9,756 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £28,702.5 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 53.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 61.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 29.4% |
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