Town Pop. 2,840

Living in Backworth: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Backworth comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 72/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Backworth places 4th of 5 in the NE27 postcode district. No category drops below 43/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the NE27 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
144.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 114 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Shoplifting 93 crimes
↑ 319% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 74 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
other 77 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Algernon Drive 85 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 65 crimes
  3. 3 Meadow Vale 38 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 10.6 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 11 µg/m³
71
Green Space 60
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
55
4 schools in area · 34 within 4km
4Good
  • Backworth Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Holystone Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • MoorbridgeAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Shiremoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsNorthumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital1.9 mi
Royal Victoria Infirmary5.2 mi
South Tyneside District Hospital5.4 mi
Hospital waitsThe Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks72.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.5%
Nearest GP surgeryBridge and Monkseaton Medical Practice1 mi
GP capacity1,478 patients per GP
0dentists2pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
72
Full fibre (FTTP)83.6%
available across North Tyneside
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 82 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate71.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed71.9%Unemployed2.6%Retired11.3%Student4.7%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.9%Skilled & technical28.6%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.6%
Home ownership65.1%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax North Tyneside · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
Energy North East England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Northumbrian Water
Average bill regional £435/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
72
Northumberland Park 0.5 mi
Northumberland Park (Metro) 0.5 mi
Shiremoor 0.9 mi
J3 A194(M) 6.5 mi
J2 A194(M) 7 mi
J2 A194(M) 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
43
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 18
Detached £400,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£197k £264k £333k £400k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Shiremoor 58 0.9 mi away ⇄
Killingworth 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Seghill 50 1.9 mi away ⇄
Longbenton 65 2.0 mi away ⇄
Seaton Delaval 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Whitley Bay 71 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wallsend 63 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dudley (North Tyneside) 57 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tynemouth 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
New Hartley 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Seaton Sluice 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Seaton Burn 53 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Backworth a nice place to live?

Backworth is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Backworth is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Backworth?

Backworth has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 411 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Backworth?

Among the top-rated schools in Backworth are Backworth Park Primary School, Holystone Primary School and Moorbridge, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Backworth in total.

What are house prices like in Backworth?

The current median house price in Backworth is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%.

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