Addlestone vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Blackwater (hart) wins on house prices with a 6% gap. For families, Addlestone edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Addlestone
£446,654
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Crime Rate
Addlestone
70.8
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Addlestone
100.0%
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Addlestone
438.2
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
EPC Rating
Addlestone
73
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Median Income
Addlestone
£38,797
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £421,945, Blackwater (hart) undercuts Addlestone (£446,654) by around 6% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Addlestone is a flat at £244,519, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 16% pricier in Addlestone (£495,925 vs £428,237).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwater (hart) prices grew faster — 17% vs 12%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Addlestone and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 4 schools in Addlestone, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Blackwater (hart), which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Addlestone School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Addlestone | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 2 |
| Primary | 3 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Addlestone averages 438.2 Mbps – ahead of Blackwater (hart)'s 437.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Addlestone and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 83.6% in Addlestone and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).
Addlestone is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (438 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Addlestone leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 73 (C), while Blackwater (hart) averages 71.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,074 in Addlestone and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 69.6% of homes in Addlestone have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Blackwater (hart).
Blackwater (hart) has more energy-efficient housing — 70.8% reach band C or above, vs 69.6% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,796.5 in Addlestone and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.2 in Addlestone and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Addlestone versus 68.1% in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 61% in Addlestone and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart).
| Indicator | Addlestone | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,748 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,796.5 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 61% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40% | 35.6% |
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