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Backworth & Holystone

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About

Backworth & Holystone is a ward in North Tyneside primarily defined by its residential communities and green, open spaces. The area encompasses the historic mining village of Backworth, with its traditional terraced housing, and the more modern, expansive housing developments of Holystone. Large tracts of reclaimed land, including the Rising Sun Country Park, provide significant recreational areas and wildlife habitats on the urban fringe.

The ward is characterised by its mixture of old and new, where former colliery sites have been transformed into community assets. A notable local feature is the preserved Backworth Colliery winding engine house, a landmark of the area's industrial heritage. Major roads like the A19 and A1056 run through, connecting these suburbs to wider North Tyneside and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Area overview

On average Backworth & Holystone has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 17.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Backworth & Holystone is £53,770 per year. There are 2 schools in Backworth & Holystone: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Backworth & Holystone

Median price£291,000
Price per sq ft£272
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£220K – £376K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £291,000 (about £272 per square foot) in Backworth & Holystone area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Backworth & Holystone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached70£355,000£293
Semi-Detached28£226,498£252
Terraced18£179,000£180
Flats1£120,000£147

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Backworth & Holystone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£284,950£145,000£179,998£144,000
2017£289,950£132,000£188,000£130,000
2018£299,995£106,500£188,000£125,250
2019£309,973£95,000£194,995£130,000
2020£299,995£103,300£192,000£157,475
2021£318,000£85,000£187,500£136,000
2022£343,750£127,000£185,000£146,600
2023£310,000£111,500£222,500£180,000
2024£360,000£114,750£235,000£159,000
2025£350,000£120,000£235,750£199,496
2026£330,000£120,000£250,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217£141£200£182
2017£219£164£194£151
2018£219£146£201£173
2019£221£140£211£140
2020£223£152£216£182
2021£234£125£210£177
2022£269£154£217£185
2023£269£164£234£192
2024£280£166£246£191
2025£280£180£260£208
2026£296£147£225£155
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Backworth & Holystone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Backworth & Holystone in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Tyneside district.

Band A£1,641
Band B£1,915
Band C£2,188
Band D£2,462
Band E£3,009
Band F£3,556
Band G£4,103
Band H£4,924

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Backworth & Holystone ward.

Local councillors

Adam Ian Thompson

Backworth & Holystone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party