Area Information for Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH

Summary Back to Top

This postcode in Backworth is in the North East region of England. The postcode is within the Backworth & Holystone ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Cramlington and Killingworth. This page combines information for the address Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of NE27 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority North Tyneside
Ward Backworth & Holystone
Constituency Cramlington and Killingworth * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region North East
Country England

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 39
Semi-Detached 16
Terraced 60
Flat (Purpose-Built) 2
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Total 120
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 47
Owned with Mortgage 48
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 5
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 15
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 120

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 42
Two People 54
Three People 16
Four People 4
Five People 1
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 119

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 40
Family Household 76
Other Household 3
Total 119

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 70
Deprived In One Dimension 39
Deprived In Two Dimensions 9
Deprived In Three Dimensions 2
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 120

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Cramlington and Killingworth constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 50% male.

Gender
Male 118
Female 116
Total 234

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 8
5-9 5
10-14 5
15-19 11
20-24 10
25-29 18
30-34 7
35-39 8
40-44 21
45-49 16
50-54 26
55-59 16
60-64 22
65-69 28
70-74 13
75-79 6
80-84 6
85+ 6
Total 232

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode NE27 0AH does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 65
Married 100
Separated 4
Divorced 31
Widowed 13
Total 213

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 91
Good 93
Fair 36
Bad 11
Very Bad 3
Total 234

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 94
Apprenticeship 17
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 34
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 23
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 22
Other 3
Total 215

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Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 98% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 229
Mixed Ethnicity 3
Arab 2
Total 234

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 227
European Union 2
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 2
Total 232

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 227
10+ Years 2
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 230

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to NE27 0AH.

Passport(s) Held
None 23
United Kingdom 208
Republic of Ireland 1
European Union 0
Rest of Europe 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 101
Christian 115
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 3
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 8
Total 232

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 74
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 21
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 19
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 4
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 17
Retired 58
Looking After Home or Family 9
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 2
Total 216

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 24
Professional Occupations 37
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 8
Elementary Occupations 5
Total 126

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 37
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 70
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 23
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 28
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 7
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 14
Semi-Routine Occupation 11
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 7
Full-time Student 18
Total 215

Policing and Crime (17) Back to Top

Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH is within the Whitley Bay policing neighbourhood, under the Northumbria Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 17 crimes were reported within half a mile of NE27 0AH.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 17 crimes committed near NE27 0AH
Neighbourhood Team Address Whitley Bay
Whitley Bay Police Office
Unit 21
Park View Shopping Centre
Whitley Bay
NE26 2TJ
Force Website: http://www.northumbria.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

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Below are the details of the closest services to Backworth. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for NE27 0AH.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 17 closest railway stations to Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH. The nearest railway station is Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear), approximately 0.8 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Northumberland Park (Tyne & Wear) 0.8 miles
Seaton Delaval 2.4 miles
Cramlington 4.1 miles
Newsham 4.2 miles
Manors 5.6 miles
Blyth Bebside 6 miles
Newcastle 6.1 miles
Heworth 6.3 miles
Bedlington 7 miles
Dunston 7.7 miles
MetroCentre 7.8 miles
Blaydon 8.9 miles
Ashington 9.9 miles
Morpeth 11 miles
Pegswood 11 miles
Sunderland 12 miles
Wylam 13 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH. The nearest is Backworth Park Primary School, approximately 110 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Backworth Park Primary School 110 yards
    
Holystone Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Shiremoor Primary School 1.1 miles
    
Amberley Primary School 1.3 miles
    
South Wellfield First School 1.6 miles
    
Ivy Road Primary School 1.7 miles
    
Bailey Green Primary School 1.7 miles
    
St Marys Catholic Primary School, Forest Hall 1.7 miles
    
Seghill First School 1.7 miles
    
Forest Hall Primary School 1.8 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH. The nearest is George Stephenson High School, approximately 1.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
George Stephenson High School 1.6 miles
    
Wellfield Middle School 1.6 miles
    
Astley Community High School 1.9 miles
    
Whytrig Community Middle School 1.9 miles
    
Longbenton High School 2.4 miles
    
Valley Gardens Middle School 2.5 miles
    
Whitley Bay High School 2.6 miles
    
Monkseaton Middle School 2.7 miles
    
St Thomas More Catholic High School 2.7 miles
    
Churchill Community College 2.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH. The nearest is Bridge Medical, approximately 1 mile away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH. The nearest is Shiremoor Dental Practice, approximately 1.1 miles away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH. The nearest is Cobalt Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Backworth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE27 0AH. The nearest is Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Killingworth, approximately 1.5 miles away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in NE27 0AH

This postcode has support for superfast broadband at one or more premises. Superfast broadband is generally taken to mean fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 30Mbps plus - more than enough for gaming, video calling, watching video and internet browsing. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? NoAvailability changes frequently, check major suppliers for changes.
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 30Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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