Arborfield Garrison vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Blackwater (hart) is about 36% cheaper on average.
Avg House Price
Arborfield Garrison
£575,492
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Crime Rate
Arborfield Garrison
40.9
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Arborfield Garrison
N/A
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Arborfield Garrison
463.9
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
EPC Rating
Arborfield Garrison
71.4
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Median Income
Arborfield Garrison
£36,478
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Blackwater (hart) is £421,945, which is 36% less than Arborfield Garrison at £575,492. The most affordable entry point in Arborfield Garrison is a flat at £290,771, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 35% pricier in Arborfield Garrison (£787,436 vs £582,316).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Blackwater (hart) prices grew faster — 17% vs 15%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Arborfield Garrison and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality data is not fully available for both Arborfield Garrison and Blackwater (hart). Arborfield Garrison has 0 schools and Blackwater (hart) has 2 schools.
Arborfield Garrison School Inspection Breakdown
Blackwater (Hart) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Arborfield Garrison | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 0 | 2 |
| Primary | 0 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | N/A | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Arborfield Garrison offers faster average downloads at 463.9 Mbps, compared to 437.8 Mbps in Blackwater (hart). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.5% of premises in Arborfield Garrison and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 91% in Arborfield Garrison and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).
Arborfield Garrison is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (464 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Blackwater (hart) are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Arborfield Garrison. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,099 in Arborfield Garrison and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 66.4% of homes in Arborfield Garrison 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 66.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £37,534 in Blackwater (hart) and £36,478 in Arborfield Garrison. The median age is 40.1 in Arborfield Garrison and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart). Owner-occupancy is 63.2% in Arborfield Garrison versus 68.1% in Blackwater (hart).
| Indicator | Arborfield Garrison | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,690 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 40.1 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £36,478 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 63.2% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 63.2% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.3% | 35.6% |
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