Ash and Ash Vale vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 6.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Ash And Ash Vale offers lower property prices by roughly 0%. For families, Blackwater (hart) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ash and Ash Vale
£421,078
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Crime Rate
Ash and Ash Vale
72.0
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ash and Ash Vale
83.3%
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Ash and Ash Vale
449.8
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
EPC Rating
Ash and Ash Vale
70.6
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Median Income
Ash and Ash Vale
£37,465
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastBuyers will find Ash And Ash Vale more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £421,078 versus £421,945 in Blackwater (hart). The most affordable entry point in Ash And Ash Vale is a flat at £207,175, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 10% pricier in Blackwater (hart) (£368,861 vs £330,380).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ash And Ash Vale prices grew faster — 23% vs 17%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Ash And Ash Vale and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastSchool quality favours Blackwater (hart): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Ash And Ash Vale.
Ash and Ash Vale School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 8 schools (7 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 | Ash and Ash Vale | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 8 | 2 |
| Primary | 7 | 2 |
| Secondary | 1 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Ash And Ash Vale enjoy 449.8 Mbps on average, while Blackwater (hart) lags behind at 437.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.1% of premises in Ash And Ash Vale and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 88.2% in Ash And Ash Vale and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).
Ash And Ash Vale is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (450 vs 438 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Blackwater (hart) is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Ash And Ash Vale's band C (score 70.6). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,200 in Ash And Ash Vale and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 66.4% of homes in Ash And Ash Vale 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
Ash And Ash Vale has a population of 24,145 while Blackwater (hart) has 7,170. Median household income is £37,534 in Blackwater (hart) and £37,464.7 in Ash And Ash Vale. The median age is 42.5 in Ash And Ash Vale and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 61.9% in Ash And Ash Vale and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart).
| Indicator | Ash and Ash Vale | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,145 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £37,464.7 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 61.9% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.7% | 35.6% |
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