Backworth vs Sunniside
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Sunniside is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Sunniside
£196,194
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Sunniside
90.0
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Sunniside
N/A
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Sunniside
295.5
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Sunniside
71
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Sunniside
£27,952
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastProperty in Backworth commands an average of £278,446, compared with £196,194 in Sunniside – a difference of 42%. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Sunniside it is a flat at £92,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Backworth (£135,000 vs £92,500).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Sunniside prices grew faster — 64% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastBackworth has a crime rate of 81.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 10% lower than Sunniside at 90 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Sunniside 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 data is not fully available for both Backworth and Sunniside. Backworth has 1 schools and Sunniside has 0 schools.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Sunniside School Inspection Breakdown
| Metric | Backworth | Sunniside |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 0 |
| Primary | 1 | 0 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | N/A |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 445.7 Mbps in Backworth and 295.5 Mbps in Sunniside. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 92.7% in Sunniside. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 52.3% in Sunniside.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 51% on average download speed (446 vs 296 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Backworth leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 72 (C), while Sunniside averages 71 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,147 in Sunniside. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 66.6% in Sunniside.
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 Sunniside. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 44.5 in Sunniside. Owner-occupancy is 64.5% in Backworth versus 60.2% in Sunniside. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 52.7% in Sunniside.
| Indicator | Backworth | Sunniside |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 3,422 |
| 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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