Backworth
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Backworth is a small village in North Tyneside, about 3½ miles west of Whitley Bay on the North East coast of England.
[edit] The Village
The original part of Backworth is commonly referred to as the village. It is home to several cottages dating back to the 19th Century. There is also a church, community centre, a post office, Chinese take-aways and two convenience stores.
Backworth is also home to Backworth Golf Course, the only 9-hole course in the area.
[edit] New Developments
In recent years backworth has been home to substantial residential development alongside the A19 corridor. The new Northumberland Park Metro Station is centre of a new residential area between Backworth and Shiremoor and West Allotment. A new Sainsburys store was opened on 15th February
