About Backbower

Backbower is a small settlement located in the Greater Manchester area of England, within the SK14 postcode region. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and traditional rural buildings, including a few farmhouses and cottages. While not a large community, Backbower maintains a sense of local identity and is part of the wider local network of villages and hamlets in the region. The surrounding landscape offers walking opportunities and a connection to the natural environment, typical of the Greater Manchester countryside. The village is accessible by road, with nearby junctions providing links to larger towns and cities in the area.

School Ratings in Backbower

There are 234 schools in and around Backbower. Hawthorns School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Backbower

The average property price is £198K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £156K.

Deprivation and Employment in Backbower

Backbower sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Backbower

Broadband speeds in Backbower are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,455 sales

Average Price £198K
£100 — £6.34M
Detached £332K 1,037
Semi £206K 2,046
Terraced £156K 3,400
Flat £117K 616

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

141 Primary
25 Secondary
68 Other
Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE Primary School Primary 0.2 miles Alder Community High School Secondary Requires Improvement 0.3 miles Dowson Primary Academy Primary Good 0.3 miles Greenfield Primary Academy Primary Good 0.7 miles St George's CofE Primary School Primary 0.7 miles Endeavour Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Arnfield Independent School Good 1 miles Godley Community Primary Academy Primary Good 1.1 miles Greave Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles St John Fisher RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Denton Primary 1.1 miles Woodley Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Denton South Children's Centre/Haughton Green Centre 1.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Backbower IMD 2025

Backbower sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
5/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
5/10
14,292 Children (0-15) 20%
45,218 Working Age 62%
18,178 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 34.8% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 19.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Hyde Central Train Station 1 miles
Woodley Train Station 1.1 miles
Newton For Hyde Train Station 1.1 miles
Godley Train Station 1.4 miles
Flowery Field Train Station 1.8 miles
Romiley Train Station 1.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Gee Cross 0 yards Werneth Low 0.6 miles Godley Hill 0.9 miles Woodley 0.9 miles Hyde 0.9 miles Haughton Green 1.2 miles Godley 1.2 miles Kingston 1.4 miles Flowery Field 1.4 miles Greave 1.4 miles Castle Hill 1.9 miles Newton 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Tameside
County Derbyshire
Ward Hyde Godley
Constituency Stalybridge and Hyde
Parish Tameside, unparished area
Region North West

Streets in SK14 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Gardens 1 Abbey Grove 1 Acer Close 1 Acorn Avenue 1 Acresfield Road 2 Admiral Way 1 Albert Street 1 Alexandra Avenue 1 Alexandra Street 3 Allen Avenue 1 Almond Way 1 Amelia Street 1 Andrew Street 1 Ann Street 1 Apethorn Lane 4 Apple Street 2 Appleby Avenue 1 Armitage Close 1 Arnold Avenue 1 Arnold Road 1 Arnside Drive 2 Arrowscroft Way 2 Arthur Street 2 Arundale Close 1 Arundale Grove 1 Ash Close 1 Ash Tree Road 1 Ashburton Close 1 Ashby Gardens 2 Ashley Gardens 2

Postcodes in SK14 50 shown View all postcodes

SK14 1AA SK14 1AB SK14 1AD SK14 1AE SK14 1AF SK14 1AG SK14 1AH SK14 1AJ SK14 1AL SK14 1AT SK14 1AY SK14 1BA SK14 1BD SK14 1BE SK14 1BJ SK14 1BN SK14 1BR SK14 1BT SK14 1BW SK14 1BX SK14 1BY SK14 1DA SK14 1DD SK14 1DE SK14 1DF SK14 1DG SK14 1DH SK14 1DJ SK14 1DL SK14 1DN SK14 1DP SK14 1DQ SK14 1DR SK14 1DS SK14 1DT SK14 1DU SK14 1DW SK14 1DX SK14 1EA SK14 1EB SK14 1ED SK14 1EE SK14 1EF SK14 1EG SK14 1EH SK14 1EN SK14 1EQ SK14 1ES SK14 1EX SK14 1EY