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 Developements

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. The construction of a Sainsburys store due to open in early 2007 has just began.