Backworth vs Stakeford
Which is better to live in? Distance: 8.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stakeford offers lower property prices by roughly 96%. Stakeford has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Stakeford
£142,248
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Stakeford
71.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Stakeford
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Stakeford
456.2
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Stakeford
70.9
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Stakeford
£29,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Stakeford more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £142,248 versus £278,446 in Backworth. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Stakeford it is a flat at £44,154.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 206% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £44,154).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stakeford prices grew faster — 35% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Stakeford (71.3 per 1,000) compared to Backworth (81.9 per 1,000), a 15% difference. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Stakeford 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 Stakeford.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stakeford School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Stakeford |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Primary | 1 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Stakeford enjoy 456.2 Mbps on average, while Backworth lags behind at 445.7 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 97.3% in Stakeford. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 89.1% in Stakeford.
Stakeford is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (456 vs 446 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Backworth is band C (score 72), ahead of Stakeford's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,377 in Stakeford. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 65.6% in Stakeford.
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 Stakeford has 8,355. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £29,915 in Stakeford. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 47.9 in Stakeford. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 52.4% in Stakeford.
| Indicator | Backworth | Stakeford |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 8,355 |
| 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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