Backworth vs Ryton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Ryton wins on house prices with a 34% gap. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Ryton
£207,489
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Ryton
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Ryton
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Ryton
390.3
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Ryton
70.6
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Ryton
£27,490
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastAt £207,489, Ryton undercuts Backworth (£278,446) by around 34% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Ryton it is a flat at £104,380.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 29% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £104,380).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 10%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastResidents of Backworth experience less crime overall, with a rate of 81.9 per 1,000 versus 90 per 1,000 in Ryton. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Ryton 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 EastOf the 1 schools in Backworth, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Ryton, which has 5 schools, the figure is 100%.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Ryton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Primary | 1 | 4 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Backworth averages 445.7 Mbps – ahead of Ryton's 390.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 94.7% in Ryton. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 74.2% in Ryton.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (446 vs 390 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Backworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Ryton averages 70.6 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,103 in Ryton. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Ryton.
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £27,490 in Ryton. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.4 in Ryton. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 58% in Ryton. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 54.1% in Ryton.
| Indicator | Backworth | Ryton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 8,804 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,490 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 54.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 58% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 28% |
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