Backwell
Strong on safety and schools
This public area guide compares Backwell in North Somerset using available headline data on crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport.
Is Backwell a good place to live?
Backwell may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in North Somerset below.
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Backwell at a glance
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- People prioritising lower crime
- Families who care about school performance
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
The public data shows a mixed profile, so the right fit depends on your priorities.
Crime rate in Backwell
Crime rate
Crime rate
8.82 per 1,000 people
Percentile
91st percentile nationally
Lower crime than most neighbourhoods nationally.
House prices in Backwell
House prices
Average sold price
£664,634
Percentile
97th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Schools in Backwell
Flood risk in Backwell
Transport in Backwell
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is Backwell a good place to live?
Backwell may be a good fit for people who value lower crime and stronger school performance. It ranks strongly for lower crime and stronger school performance, while flood risk is around the national middle range. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Backwell safe?
Backwell ranks in the 91st percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Backwell?
The average sold price is £664,634, with house prices in the 97th percentile nationally.
How are schools in Backwell?
Schools rank in the 87th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Backwell?
Nearby public profiles include Banwell & Winscombe in North Somerset and Blagdon & Churchill in North Somerset.
