Backworth vs Wideopen
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Wideopen offers lower property prices by roughly 23%. Backworth has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Backworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Backworth
£278,446
Wideopen
£226,138
Crime Rate
Backworth
81.9
Wideopen
82.1
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Backworth
100.0%
Wideopen
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Backworth
445.7
Wideopen
384.8
EPC Rating
Backworth
72
Wideopen
72.1
Median Income
Backworth
£30,205
Wideopen
£29,890
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North EastBuyers will find Wideopen more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £226,138 versus £278,446 in Backworth. The most affordable entry point in Backworth is a terraced at £121,738, while in Wideopen it is a flat at £130,125.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 43% pricier in Wideopen (£214,895 vs £121,738).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Backworth prices grew faster — 31% vs 9%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North EastCrime is lower in Backworth (81.9 per 1,000) compared to Wideopen (82.1 per 1,000), a 0% difference. The most common crime category in Backworth is violent-crime, while in Wideopen 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 Wideopen.
Backworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Wideopen School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Backworth | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Primary | 1 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Backworth enjoy 445.7 Mbps on average, while Wideopen lags behind at 384.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Backworth and 92.8% in Wideopen. Gigabit availability stands at 87.2% in Backworth and 72.6% in Wideopen.
Backworth is the faster of the two by 16% on average download speed (446 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Wideopen is band C (score 72.1), ahead of Backworth's band C (score 72). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,236 in Backworth and £1,189 in Wideopen. 68.8% of homes in Backworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 69.3% in Wideopen.
Wideopen has more energy-efficient housing — 69.3% reach band C or above, vs 68.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Backworth has a population of 4,483 while Wideopen has 5,155. Median household income is £30,204.5 in Backworth and £29,889.7 in Wideopen. The median age is 46.2 in Backworth and 43.9 in Wideopen. Employment rates stand at 54.5% in Backworth and 53.1% in Wideopen.
| Indicator | Backworth | Wideopen |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,483 | 5,155 |
| Median Age | 46.2 | 43.9 |
| Median Household Income | £30,204.5 | £29,889.7 |
| Employment Rate | 54.5% | 53.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 64.5% | 59.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.8% | 32.7% |
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