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Arborfield Garrison vs Blackwater (Hart)

Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.8 miles apart.

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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

The 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 rate data is not available for both Arborfield Garrison and Blackwater (hart) at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School 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.

MetricArborfield GarrisonBlackwater (Hart)
Total Schools02
Primary02
Secondary00
% Top two bandsN/A100%

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).

IndicatorArborfield GarrisonBlackwater (Hart)
Population3,6907,170
Median Age40.142.2
Median Household Income£36,478£37,534
Employment Rate63.2%64.2%
Owner Occupied63.2%68.1%
Degree-Level Qualified43.3%35.6%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Arborfield Garrison and Blackwater (hart)?
Arborfield Garrison and Blackwater (hart) are approximately 5.8 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Arborfield Garrison or Blackwater (hart)?
Blackwater (hart) is cheaper, with an average house price of £421,945.
Is Arborfield Garrison or Blackwater (hart) safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Arborfield Garrison or Blackwater (hart)?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Arborfield Garrison or Blackwater (hart)?
Arborfield Garrison has faster average broadband at 463.9 Mbps.

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