Bagshot vs Blackwater (Hart)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 4.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Blackwater (hart) offers lower property prices by roughly 6%. For families, Bagshot edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bagshot
£449,077
Blackwater (Hart)
£421,945
Crime Rate
Bagshot
53.0
Blackwater (Hart)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bagshot
100.0%
Blackwater (Hart)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bagshot
427.6
Blackwater (Hart)
437.8
EPC Rating
Bagshot
71.8
Blackwater (Hart)
71.9
Median Income
Bagshot
£38,501
Blackwater (Hart)
£37,534
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Blackwater (hart) is £421,945, which is 6% less than Bagshot at £449,077. The most affordable entry point in Bagshot is a flat at £287,929, while in Blackwater (hart) it is a flat at £225,891.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Bagshot (£287,929 vs £225,891).
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 Bagshot and Blackwater (hart) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastBagshot has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Blackwater (hart). Bagshot has 2 schools in total, while Blackwater (hart) has 2.
Bagshot School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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 | Bagshot | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 2 |
| Secondary | 0 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Blackwater (hart) offers faster average downloads at 437.8 Mbps, compared to 427.6 Mbps in Bagshot. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.6% of premises in Bagshot and 96.7% in Blackwater (hart). Gigabit availability stands at 83.4% in Bagshot and 85.7% in Blackwater (hart).
Blackwater (hart) is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (438 vs 428 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 71.8 (band C) in Bagshot. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,202 in Bagshot and £1,130 in Blackwater (hart). 71.1% of homes in Bagshot have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 70.8% in Blackwater (hart).
Bagshot has more energy-efficient housing — 71.1% reach band C or above, vs 70.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,500.5 in Bagshot and £37,534 in Blackwater (hart). The median age is 42.8 in Bagshot and 42.2 in Blackwater (hart). Employment rates stand at 64% in Bagshot and 64.2% in Blackwater (hart). Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Bagshot versus 68.1% in Blackwater (hart).
| Indicator | Bagshot | Blackwater (Hart) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,930 | 7,170 |
| Median Age | 42.8 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £38,500.5 | £37,534 |
| Employment Rate | 64% | 64.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.4% | 35.6% |
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