Backworth vs Stanley (County Durham)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Stanley (county Durham) offers lower property prices by roughly 68%. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Stanley (County Durham)
£165,330
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Stanley (County Durham)
89.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Stanley (County Durham)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Stanley (County Durham)
401.9
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Stanley (County Durham)
71
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Stanley (County Durham)
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastThe average house price in Stanley (county Durham) is £165,330, which is 68% less than Backworth at £278,446. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Stanley (county Durham) it is a flat at £70,484.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 92% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £70,484).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Stanley (county Durham) prices grew faster — 52% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastWith 81.9 offences per 1,000 people, Backworth is the safer of the two – 9% lower than Stanley (county Durham)'s 89.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Stanley (county Durham) 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 Stanley (county Durham). Backworth has 1 schools in total, while Stanley (county Durham) has 10.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Stanley (County Durham) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 10 |
| Primary | 1 | 9 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Backworth offers faster average downloads at 445.7 Mbps, compared to 401.9 Mbps in Stanley (county Durham). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 96.1% in Stanley (county Durham). Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 75.7% in Stanley (county Durham).
Backworth is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (446 vs 402 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Backworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 72 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Stanley (county Durham). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,147 in Stanley (county Durham). 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Stanley (county Durham).
Backworth has more energy-efficient housing — 68.8% reach band C or above, vs 66.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £27,952 in Stanley (county Durham). The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.5 in Stanley (county Durham). Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 52.7% in Stanley (county Durham). Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 60.2% in Stanley (county Durham).
| Indicator | Backworth | Stanley (County Durham) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 19,423 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 44.5 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £27,952 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 52.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 60.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 27.4% |
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